D Liteful Salad Or Dessert Recipe

This refreshing and surprisingly light dessert or salad is the perfect guilt-free indulgence! Packed with creamy cottage cheese, juicy pineapple, and sweet mandarin oranges, it's a delightful low-calorie treat that's ideal for summer. Minimal prep, maximum flavor – chill and enjoy!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 379.3 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for D Liteful Salad Or Dessert

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How to Make D Liteful Salad Or Dessert

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 16 ounces (2 cups) of cottage cheese.
  2. Sprinkle 1 packet (1 tablespoon) of unflavored gelatin over the cottage cheese.
  3. Gently fold in 8 ounces (1 cup) of cool whip, 1 cup of crushed pineapple (drained), and ½ cup of mandarin orange segments (drained).
  4. Mix until well combined.
  5. Garnish with ¼ cup crushed nuts and ¼ cup maraschino cherries.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

122g

Fat

9g

Carbs

16g