Apple Nut Salad



INGREDIENTS:

2  3 oz boxes lime gelatin

4 tb sugar 

3 c  Boiling water

2  3 oz pkgs cream cheese; softened

2  Mellow apples; pared & diced

4 tb Lemon juice

1 c  Pecans; chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. A refreshing molded salad to accompany holiday foods.
Dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water; add cream
cheese. Mix with electric mixer until cheese is completely
dissolved. Chill until partially set. In the meantime,
prepare apples and toss with half the lemon juice; reserve.
Add apples, remaining lemon juice and nuts to thickened
gelatin; pour into a 6-cup mold which has been lightly
rubbed with mayonnaise. Chill until firm.
  
2. Unmold early in the day; place on serving plate; wrap
in plastic and return to refrigerator until ready to serve.
Apple note:  Golden Delicious apples are best in this recipe
as they hold their shape when baked.



Apple Nut Salad