This is for Chris in NM. There are many different Sunshine Salads, but this sounds like the one you may want. Hope it helps.
Judy in Ohio

Sunshine Salad

1 (3 oz.) pkg. Jello
1 c. boiling water
12 lg. marshmallows
1/2 c. grated carrots
1/2 c. cut up celery
1 c. drained crushed pineapple
1 c. sm. curd. cottage cheese
1 c. cream, whipped stiff
1/2 c. salad dressing
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Soak Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add marshmallows. Melt in Jello. Stir until melted. Let cool until Jello starts to set.

Add remaining ingredients and chill until firm. Makes very large salad. May be made in flat pan and cut in squares.
several days, if it last that long.

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