Cottage Cheese Jello Salad is a delicious side dish that is ready in 5 minutes and tastes like you’re eating dessert with your dinner!
Here are a few more sweet side dishes we think you should try – Strawberry Pretzel Salad, Tortellini Apple Salad, and Warm Cinnamon Apples.
A Family Favorite
My aunt Crystal brought this Cottage Cheese Jello Salad to every family gathering! Her husband’s grandma never remembered Crystal’s name correctly, and she would always ask for more of “Christy’s Salad”. Over the years, this salad went from being called “pink stuff” to “Christy Salad”… and it has definitely become a classic family favorite!
If you are looking for something to bring to a potluck, party, or barbecue, or if you’re having guests over for dinner, this Christy Salad is perfect! It’s SO FAST to make, it looks pretty, and it tastes AMAZING!
Here’s how to make it –
Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
- Whipped topping, such as Cool Whip
- Strawberry Jello
- Cottage cheese – you can use regular or low-fat cottage cheese
- Fresh strawberries
How To Make Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
- COMBINE – You’ll start by putting the whipped topping and Strawberry Jello in a large mixing bowl and whisk until well blended and the Jello has dissolved.
- FOLD – Next, add the cottage cheese and the sliced strawberries to the bowl. Then, gently stir everything together.
- SERVE – Transfer the salad to a pretty bowl if desired, and eat it right away.
- CHILL – If you’re not going to serve it immediately, you’ll want to keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
… and that is it! I told you it was super simple to make! And look how pretty it is! Almost too pretty to eat. (Almost!)
VARIATIONS –
- Swap the strawberry Jell-O for raspberry jello and garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Optional add-ins to mix up the flavors:
- Pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple (just be sure to drain the liquid)
- mini marshmallows
- mandarin oranges
- nuts – walnuts, pecans, etc.
More Easy Side Salads
- Honey Lime Berry Fruit Salad
- Strawberry Mint Fruit Salad
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad
- Shrimp Avocado Salad
- Easy Egg Salad
Here’s a printable recipe card for your convenience –
Cottage Cheese Jello Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. container of whipped topping
- 1 3 oz. box of Strawberry Jello
- 1 16 oz. container of cottage cheese
- 2 cups. strawberries, diced (about 10-12 large strawberries)
Instructions
- Put the whipped topping and Strawberry Jello in a large bowl and whisk until well blended and the Jello has dissolved.
- Fold in the cottage cheese and sliced strawberries.
- Transfer to a pretty bowl if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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ENJOY!
I love this dish! It is a staple at our house for any family BBQ we have. It’s also great to take to potlucks. Love it!
I’m so glad you enjoy it as much as we do!
This is the perfect side! So creamy and delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I love this recipe! It’s so easy and my kids definitely love it. Thank you!
Thanks!
This pink salad recipe is my go-to dessert recipe! It is so easy to make and sooo good!
Mine too!