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Light Cottage Cheese Jello Salad with vibrant fruit and whipped cream

Light Cottage Cheese Jello Salad

A nostalgic and refreshing salad that combines flavored gelatin with cottage cheese, pineapple, and whipped topping for a light and cheerful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 3.5 oz flavored gelatin (Jell-O brand strawberry or lime) Choose your preferred flavor for color
  • 16 oz crushed pineapple Very well-drained to prevent a watery salad
  • 16 oz cottage cheese (preferably Daisy small curd) For a smoother, more consistent texture
  • 8 oz whipped topping Trader Joe’s whipped topping is recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional, but adds flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bloom the gelatin in a half cup of cold water for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a little water until it looks clear, pour it into the bloomed gelatin, stir, and let it cool until it thickens.
  3. Drain the pineapple thoroughly.
  4. Gently fold the cottage cheese into the gelatin mixture until well combined.
  5. Carefully fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract.

Notes

This salad is very forgiving; you can use sugar-free gelatin or Greek yogurt for variations. It can be made up to 48 hours in advance and can include diced fruit as long as it's dried properly to prevent watering.