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Cottage Cheese Jello Salad

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  • Author: Alice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Servings: 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Cottage Cheese Jello Salad is a creamy, fruity, no-bake dessert salad made with cottage cheese, flavored gelatin, whipped topping, and crushed fruit. This retro favorite is light, fluffy, and perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or a quick sweet treat.


Ingredients

  • 1 container (16 oz) cottage cheese

  • 1 package (3 oz) flavored Jello gelatin (any flavor)

  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed

  • 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

  • ½ cup chopped fruit or nuts (optional, e.g., mandarin oranges or pecans)

Instructions

  • Mix Cottage Cheese and Jello: In a large mixing bowl, stir together cottage cheese and dry Jello powder until combined.

  • Add Fruit and Marshmallows: Fold in the crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and any additional mix-ins.

  • Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently mix in whipped topping until the salad is smooth and fluffy.

  • Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

  • Serve: Spoon into bowls or serve as a side or desser


Notes

For extra texture, add chopped nuts or colorful mini marshmallows.Works well with lime, orange, or cherry Jello.Chill overnight for best flavor blending.