1 (6 oz.) pkg. cherry gelatin
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 (No. 2) can Bing Cherries
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
2 c. cottage cheese
3 3/4 c. water (includes cherry juice)

Drain cherries and cut in halves. Add enough water to cherry juice to make 2 cups; boil the 2 cups of liquid. Dissolve sugar, salt and gelatin in hot liquid. Add lemon juice and 1 3/4 cups water. Chill in refrigerator until thick. Add cherries and pecans.

Pour in large mold-ring or individual molds. Chill until firm. Unmold on lettuce. Fill center with cottage cheese. Garnish with mint leaf. Serves 8.