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Cherry-Olive Salad

1 cup boiling water
1 package (3-ounces) cherry-flavored gelatin
1 can (17 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained and cut in half (reserve syrup)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced

Pour boiling water on gelatin in bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add enough water to reserved cherry syrup to measure 3/4 cup. Stir syrup-water mixture and lemon juice into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 1 hour.

Stir cherries, walnuts and olives into gelatin mixture. Pour into 6 individual molds. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. 6 SERVINGS.

Cherry-Apple Salad: Omit walnuts and olives. Stir 1 medium unpared red apple, chopped (about 1 cup), into slightly thickened gelatin mixture. Divide mixture among 6 individual molds.

Timing Tip: If you want to serve at different times, Cherry Olive Salad will hold in refrigerator up to 24 hours.


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