Tasty Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4

A light and fruity salad combining canned fruit cocktail, cottage cheese, and apple, all topped with a refreshing jello and optional nuts. Perfect for a quick, colorful dessert or side dish that appeals to both kids and adults alike, offering a sweet, creamy, and slightly tart flavor profile.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can fruit cocktail
  • 3/4 cup liquid (from fruit cocktail juice)
  • 1 package jello (any flavor)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 apple
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • nuts (if desired)

Instructions

  1. Drain the fruit cocktail, reserving the juice.
  2. Add water to the reserved juice to make 3/4 cup of liquid.
  3. Heat the juice on the stove until hot.
  4. Add the jello to the hot juice and stir until dissolved.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. Combine the cooled jello mixture with the fruit cocktail, cottage cheese, chopped apple, and evaporated milk.
  7. Mix well and refrigerate until set.
  8. Garnish with nuts, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

314 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 13.2g 17% DV
Carbs 43.5g 16% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 22.3g 45% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 170.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 349.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 6.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 89.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 164.8mg 13% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

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

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