Old Fashioned Strawberry Jello Salad with Cottage Cheese, Pineapple, and Pecans Recipe
This classic old-fashioned Jello salad is a delightful combination of creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors. Made with sugar-free strawberry Jello, Cool Whip, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans, this salad is a refreshing and nostalgic side dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or holiday tables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 9 ounces Cool Whip
- 0.3 ounces strawberry Jello mix, dry (sugar free, preferably)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the Cool Whip, sugar-free strawberry Jello mix, cottage cheese, drained crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans. Stir thoroughly until the strawberry Jello powder is fully incorporated and the mixture turns a consistent pink color.
- Chill the Salad: Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or dish, then cover and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour to allow the salad to set and flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- For a sweeter salad, you can substitute regular strawberry Jello mix instead of sugar-free.
- This salad is best served cold and can be prepared a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- For added texture, try substituting or adding other nuts such as walnuts or sliced almonds.
- If you prefer, garnish with fresh strawberries or a sprig of mint before serving.
Keywords: Jello salad, old fashioned salad, strawberry Jello salad, Cool Whip salad, pineapple salad, cottage cheese salad, nostalgic salad, low fat dessert salad
