Congealed Strawberry-Buttermilk Salad
["1 large box strawberry jello", "1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple", "2 c. buttermilk", "1 c. chopped pecans", "9 oz. carton Cool Whip", "fresh strawberries (if desired)"]
["In a large saucepan, mix jello and pineapple until jello is dissolved.", "Set aside and let cool, then add buttermilk, nuts, Cool Whip and fruit.", "Mix well and refrigerate."]
["strawberry jello", "pineapple", "buttermilk", "pecans", "fresh strawberries"]