Yum Yum Salad
["1 (6 oz.) jello (orange flavor)", "1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple (undrained)", "3/4 c. granulated sugar", "2 c. cold water", "1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated", "1/2 c. chopped pecans", "1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip"]
["Heat water and sugar to boiling point; add jello.", "Dissolve over heat.", "Add pineapple; refrigerate to thicken.", "Fold in Cool Whip; add cheese and nuts.", "Refrigerate to congeal.", "Serve on lettuce as salad.", "Cut in squares; top with cherries for dessert."]
["jello", "pineapple", "sugar", "cold water", "Cheddar cheese", "pecans"]