Cottage Cheese Pineapple Salad

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A light, creamy salad combining cottage cheese and pineapple with refreshing citrus flavors, perfect for brunches or hot summer days, appealing to fruit and cheese lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small pkg. lemon Jell-O
  • 1 small pkg. lime Jell-O
  • 1 pt. hot water
  • 1 (No. 2) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 lb. cottage cheese
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 c. salad dressing
  • 1/2 to 1 c. nutmeats (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix lemon Jell-O, lime Jell-O, hot water, crushed pineapple, and lemon juice (if desired) in a large bowl.
  2. In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, milk, salad dressing, and nutmeats (if using).
  3. Combine the two mixtures and chill before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

241 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 12.7g 16% DV
Carbs 27.8g 10% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 13.4g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 396.8mg 17% DV
Potassium 188.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 6.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 59.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 135.3mg 10% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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