Lemon Jello Salad

You know when you first get married and you have to go to the family party, you always get chips, pop, or ice.  It's like they don't trust you to bring anything that actually contributes to the party.  I'm pretty sure on a daily basis I can cook better than anyone in the family, but ice come on.  It is even worse when they have to say we want the good ice.  Which is the pellet ice.  When you have been in the family long enough to graduate to actually preparing food you get the Lemon Jello Salad.  Now I must admit I really like this salad and I intoduced to my side of the family and it gets requested quite often.

Ingredients:

1 Large box of Lemon Cook and Serve Jello
1 Large Container of Cool Whip Thawed
2 cans of Mandarin Oranges
2 Cans of Fruit Cocktail
1 Can of Pineapple Tidbits
Bananas sliced

Directions:

1. Make Jello according to the directions on the box. Stick in the fridge until completly cooled.
2. Mix Cool Whip and Jello in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer until fluffy.
3. Add well drained fruit and stir in by hand

This is a great family get together recipe.  You can just add more fruit if you expect a larger crowd or less fruit if you want a fluffier salad mix. You can also make a smaller size recipe by using a small box of Jello with a small container of Cool Whip. Another simple salad that rotates through the family parties frequently.  We always keep the ingredients on hand so if you happen to get a last minute party thrown on you, it is easy to put together without rushing to the grocery store.