Description
A delightful and refreshing dish that combines tangy orange Jello with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package sugar-free orange Jello mix
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup cool whip or whipped topping (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained, optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar-free orange Jello mix in hot water in a mixing bowl. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then mix in the cottage cheese until well combined.
- Fold in the mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple if using.
- Optionally, fold in the cool whip for added creaminess.
- Pour the mixture into a mold or serving dish and refrigerate until set, about 120-240 minutes.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For a firmer salad, allow it to set longer in the fridge. Experiment with different fruits like berries or peaches for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Jello salad, cottage cheese salad, orange salad, refreshing dessert, low-calorie salad