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Cottage Cheese Jello Salad

Creamy, fruity, and nostalgic, this easy cottage cheese jello salad is a classic retro dessert that comes together in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, midwest, midwestern
Keyword: Cottage Cheese jello salad, Cottage Cheese jello salad recipe, easy Cottage Cheese jello salad, easy jello salad, Jello Salad, strawberry cottage cheese jello salad, strawberry jello salad
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) container small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry Jell-O or your preferred flavor
  • 1 (20-ounce) can well-drained crushed pineapple
  • 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping

Instructions

  • Combine 1 (16-ounce) container small-curd cottage cheese and 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry Jell-O in a large bowl.
  • Stir in 1 (20-ounce) can well-drained crushed pineapple.
  • Gently fold in 1 (8-ounce) container thawed whipped topping.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions
  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: Not recommended.
  • Make Ahead: This can be prepped up to 1 day ahead. It needs at least 1 hour of chill time before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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