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Strawberry cottage cheese jello salad in a white bowl topped with fresh strawberries on a light marble surface.
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Cottage Cheese Jello Salad

Cottage cheese jello salad made with strawberry gelatin, pineapple, and whipped topping. An easy, old fashioned fluff recipe perfect for  potlucks
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Midwestern
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz package strawberry gelatin or any flavor
  • 15 oz can crushed pineapple very well drained
  • 16 oz cottage cheese
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, drained crushed pineapple, and dry gelatin powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated. Do not overmix to keep the texture light and fluffy.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  4. Stir gently before serving and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount (Per Serving)
Calories
 170 kcal
Carbohydrates
 27 g
Protein
 8 g
Fat
 4 g
Saturated Fat
 2 g
Cholesterol
 14 mg
Sodium
 277 mg
Potassium
 156 mg
Fiber
 1 g
Sugar
 23 g
Vitamin A
 156 IU
Vitamin C
 5 mg
Calcium
 87 mg
Iron
 1 mg
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Notes
  • Drain the pineapple thoroughly to prevent a watery texture.
  • Small curd cottage cheese blends more smoothly.
  • For best texture, serve within 24 hours.
Do not freeze.