PAT’S… STRAWBERRY-BANANA SALAD

1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin

1 cup boiling water

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced

strawberries, partially thawed

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, un-drained

1 cup mashed firm bananas (about 3 medium)

½ to ¾ cup chopped walnuts

2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream

2 teaspoons sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in strawberries,

pineapple, bananas, and nuts. Pour half of the mixture into

a 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch dish. Refrigerate for 1 hour

or until set. Set the remaining gelatin mixture aside.

Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla: mix well.

Spread over the chilled gelatin. Spoon remaining gelatin

mixture over top. Chill overnight

Yield … 12 to 15 servings.