Strawberry Fizz Jello Salad

• 6 oz. cherry jello
• 1-1/2 c. boiling water
• 2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen strawberries, thawed
• 10 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
• 8 oz. ginger ale
• 1/4 c. diced pecans, optional

Dissolve jello in boiling water. Stir in the thawed strawberries,  pineapple, ginger ale and nuts, if using. Pour into a 13 X 9-inch casserole dish, or individual bowls.