19 Cottage Cheese Jello Salad Recipes

I know these salads might seem old-fashioned, but I still make them for family get-togethers. They’re easy to prepare ahead of time, and they have a sweet, creamy taste that reminds me of potlucks and holidays.

Using cottage cheese and Jello together creates a texture that’s light but still satisfying. Here are 19 recipes I’ve collected and adjusted over the years.

They are simple, a bit nostalgic, and always a conversation starter.

1. Classic Lime Cottage Cheese Salad

Lime Jello mixed with cottage cheese and crushed pineapple, then chilled until set. This is the bright green version I remember from childhood.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 180
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 28g
4. Fat: 3g
5. Fiber: 0g

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2. Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A salty pretzel crust, a creamy cottage cheese and strawberry Jello layer, and a strawberry topping. It’s sweet, salty, and crunchy all at once

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 320
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 45g
4. Fat: 13g
5. Fiber: 1g

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3. Simple Orange Pineapple Salad

Orange Jello dissolved in hot pineapple juice, then mixed with cottage cheese and canned mandarin oranges before chilling.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 170
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 30g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 1g

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4. Raspberry Cottage Cheese Salad

Raspberry Jello mixed with cottage cheese and frozen raspberries. The berries thaw and make the salad juicy.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 150
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 25g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 2g

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5. Cherry Walnut Salad

Cherry Jello with cottage cheese, chopped walnuts, and a can of cherry pie filling. It’s rich and has a nice nutty crunch.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 220
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 32g
4. Fat: 7g
5. Fiber: 1g

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6. Lemon Blueberry Salad

Lemon Jello prepared with cottage cheese and fresh blueberries. The lemon flavor is bright and the blueberries stay whole.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 160
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 27g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 1g

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7. Peach Apricot Salad

Peach Jello mixed with cottage cheese and diced canned apricots. A light, peachy salad that’s good with grilled food.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 160
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 28g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 1g

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8. Strawberry Banana Salad

Strawberry Jello with cottage cheese, sliced bananas, and chopped strawberries. I add the bananas right before serving.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 190
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 35g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 2g

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9. Tropical Fruit Salad

Orange-Pineapple Jello with cottage cheese, shredded coconut, and a mix of canned tropical fruit cocktail.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 200
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 35g
4. Fat: 4g
5. Fiber: 2g

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10. Cranberry Orange Salad

Cranberry Jello mixed with cottage cheese, whole berry cranberry sauce, and orange zest. A tart and sweet holiday side.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 180
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 33g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 1g

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11. Black Cherry Pineapple Salad

Black cherry Jello with cottage cheese and crushed pineapple. The flavor is deep and sweet.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 170
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 30g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 1g

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12. Mixed Berry Salad

Berry Blue Jello with cottage cheese and a mix of frozen berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 150
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 26g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 2g

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13. Ambrosia Salad Style

Orange Jello prepared with cottage cheese, mini marshmallows, and maraschino cherries. A very sweet, classic combination.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 210
2. Protein: 6g
3. Carbs: 40g
4. Fat: 3g
5. Fiber: 0g

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14. Sparkling Ginger Peach Salad

Peach Jello prepared using ginger ale instead of cold water, then mixed with cottage cheese and diced peaches.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 160
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 28g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 1g

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15. Pina Colada Salad

Pineapple Jello with cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, and a small splash of coconut extract. Topped with toasted coconut.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 190
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 32g
4. Fat: 4g
5. Fiber: 1g

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16. Raspberry Peach Salad

Raspberry Jello layered with a mixture of cottage cheese and diced peaches. The colors are pretty when served in a clear dish.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 160
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 28g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 2g

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17. Apple Cinnamon Salad

Dissolve cinnamon red hot candies in hot water to make a spiced base, then add apple Jello and cottage cheese with diced apple.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 180
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 32g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 1g

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18. Lemon Lime Twist

Equal parts lemon and lime Jello mixed with cottage cheese. It’s a simple, two-toned salad that’s very tart.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 150
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 25g
4. Fat: 2g
5. Fiber: 0g

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19. Chocolate Cherry Salad

Chocolate Jello (or pudding) prepared and allowed to thicken slightly before folding in cottage cheese and maraschino cherries. A unique, dessert-like salad.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 210
2. Protein: 8g
3. Carbs: 35g
4. Fat: 5g
5. Fiber: 1g

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