St Patrick's Day Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this surprisingly delicious and festive cottage cheese salad! A vibrant twist on classic strawberry fluff, this dessert features the colors of the Irish flag: zesty lime Jell-O, juicy mandarin oranges, and sweet coconut. Easy to make and requiring minimal prep time, it's the perfect no-bake dessert for your St. Patrick's Day celebration or a light, refreshing treat any time.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 305.1 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for St Patrick's Day Cottage Cheese Salad

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How to Make St Patrick's Day Cottage Cheese Salad

  1. In a large bowl, spoon 16 ounces (2 cups) of cottage cheese.
  2. Sprinkle 3 ounces (1 package) of lime Jell-O powder over the cottage cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in 1 (11-ounce) can of well-drained mandarin oranges segments and 8 ounces (1 cup) of Cool Whip.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Top generously with 1/2 cup of flaked coconut.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

128g

Fat

53g

Carbs

11g

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