Orange Pineapple Salad

Orange Pineapple Salad is light, creamy, and has just the right amount of sweetness.  My mother made this for many a holiday meal meaning that this recipe has been in my family for over 50 years.♥

Orange Pineapple Salad

1 (24 oz.) carton small curd cottage cheese

1 (3 oz.) box orange Jello

1 (8 oz.) can crushed or chunk pineapple, drained

1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained

1 (8 oz.) carton whipped topping, thawed

Combine cottage cheese and dry Jello.  Add drained pineapple and oranges.  Fold in 2/3 of the container of whipped topping (about 2 cups).  Chill until served.

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My mother got this recipe from family friend Irma Pender.