| In going through my collection of old-fashion recipes I | | | | 1/2 cup whipped cream |
| came across these recipes for cottage cheese salads. | | | | Combine the celery, bell pepper, salt, and pecans |
| Both seem perfect for Spring, Summer, Holidays, etc. | | | | together; set aside. Soften the unflavored gelatin in |
| They seem especially fitted for a buffet menu but | | | | the 1/4 cup of water for 5 minutes; add the hot |
| would be great for any occasion or meal. Both of | | | | pineapple juice and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in |
| these salads feature cottage cheese. The one with | | | | the pineapple and allow to cool. Mix the c |
| Pecans is truly different than your average salad. And | | | | cheese,mayonnaise and powdered sugar together in |
| the one with Mandarin Oranges is really quick and | | | | a large bowl; fold in the whipped cream. Add the |
| easy. | | | | celery mixture, mixing in well. Stir in the gelatin |
| PECAN COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD | | | | mixture and chill until firm. |
| This recipe is from a lady who was a friend of my | | | | COTTAGE CHEESE-MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD |
| late mother many years ago. | | | | This recipe was served at church luncheons when I |
| 1 cup chopped celery | | | | was a child back in Southern Indiana. |
| 1 cup chopped green bell pepper | | | | 1 large container cottage cheese |
| 1/2 tsp salt | | | | 1 large box orange gelatin |
| 1 cup chopped pecans | | | | 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained |
| 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained--reserve 1/4 cup | | | | 1 can Mandarin oranges, drained |
| juice | | | | 1 small carton frozen whipped topping, thawed |
| 1/4 cup hot pineapple juice | | | | In a large bowl, mix the c cheese and dry gelatin |
| 2 cups cottage cheese | | | | together. Add the pineapple and oranges and blend in. |
| 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin | | | | Gently fold in the whipped topping. Chill all day or |
| 1/4 cup water | | | | overnight. |
| 1/4 cup mayonnaise | | | | Enjoy! |
| 1/2 cup powdered sugar | | | | |