Lime Pineapple Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages lime gelatin powder (jello)
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water
1 (3 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Dissolve packages of lime gelatin mix in 2 cups boiling water, remove from heat and stir well. Add 2 cups cold water and stir.
Place gelatin mixture in a medium size bowl and allow to get cold in refrigerator. When gelatin mixture is slightly beginning to set around edges of bowl (test frequently -- you do not want it to completely set) remove from refrigerator.
(To insure cream cheese is soft enough I microwave it for 20 seconds.) With an electric mixer beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl and add small amounts by tablespoons into gelatin while beating. Add mayonaise.
By hand, stir in drained pineapple, marshmallows and pecans. Pour into a 2 or 3 quart pyrex dish or plastic container and place in refrigerator. Let mixture get completely cold for at least 4-5 hours before serving.
May be dipped out of container or served cut in squares topping a lettuce leaf.
Enjoy!