Kate G’s Classic Jello Salad

  • Kathleen Foley Teodoro
  • January 25, 2026
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A FESTIVE FAMILY TRADITION!

I love freaking people out with the ingredient list for this recipe, but it really is pretty good!


(And I love this photo of an amazing line of women in her family!)


Ingredients

  • 1 pack lime jello
  • 1 c boiling water
  • 1 lb cottage cheese, large curd
  • 1 tsp grated onion
  • 1 cup mayonaise
  •  1/2 c green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c celery, diced
  • 1 c walnuts, chopped

Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • Jello mold or cake pan
  • Whisk
  • Sturdy mixing spoon

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the jello packet in 1 cup boiling water and allow to cool.
  2. In another bowl, mix together all other ingredients. 
  3. Add the jello and combine. Pour into jello mold or cake pan. Refrigerate.
  4. Serve when chilled all the way through.

More Praise for Vintage Jello!

I've long admired the ingenuity of our foremothers!

I don't know if I saved this page for the recipes or the outfit!

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