Drain 1 No. 2 1/2 can (1 lb 14 oz.) DEL MONTE Fruit Cocktail, saving syrup. Heat 1 cup of this syrup to boiling; pour over 1 pkg. (3 oz.) lime-flavored gelatin; stir till dissolved. Add another 1/2 cup syrup and 1 1/2 tablesp. lemon juice. Cool till it is syrupy. Blend 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 2 to 4 tablesp. blue cheese. Blend gelatin mixture gradually into cheese mixture; beat well. Pour into 6 small (1/3-cup) molds or fill 1/2 cup molds 2/3 full. Chill till set. Pour 1 to 1 1/2 tablesp. lemon juice over drained fruit cocktail; salt lightly; chill. Have ready 6 small or 3 large bananas. At serving time, peel bananas and split lengthwise. (Large bananas should be cut lengthwise also.) Drain lemon juice cocktail over bananas, coating well. Arrange 2 banana pieces per serving on lettuce with a gelatin mold and fruit cocktail. Serve cold.
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