Paddy's Pistachio Pudding Salad

I've been proud of my Irish Heritage ever since I was young enough to wear shamrocks and green clothing on St. Patrick's Day. But, to be really Irish is more than believing in Leprechauns and singing "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" - it's being loyal to those you love, it's helping those in need without being asked and it's enjoying & appreciating the simple pleasures in life. If you don't have Irish ancestors like me, enjoy this tasty menu and you can at least be Irish for the Day. Erin Go Bragh!!!

Serves 6 (3/4 cup)

1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free lemon gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant pistachio pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1/2 cup cold water
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in fruit juice, undrained
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, packed in fruit juice, drained
3/4 cup Cool Whip Free
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 to 3 drops green food coloring

In a large bowl combine dry gelatin and boiling water. Mix well to dissolve gelatin. Cool for 10 minutes. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, cold water, and undrained pineapple. Mix well using a wire whisk. Stir in pineapple chunks. Blend in Cool Whip Free, pecans, and green food coloring. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Each serving equals:
HE: 2/3 Fruit, 1/3 Skim Milk, 1/3 Fat, 1/4 Slider, 18 Optional Calories
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98 Calories, 2gm Fat, 3gm Protein, 17gm Carbohydrates, 268mg Sodium,
102mg Calcium, 1gm Fiber *************************************************************
DIABETIC: 1 Starch, 1/2 Meat

"Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter, March 2000 pg. 11"