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My mother made this every thanksgiving and christmas. I remember this recipe by heart because of all the love she put into it. Now she has been gone 11 years & I make this recipe for my family. They all love it. Everytime I make it I think of my mom.

INGREDIENTS

I large container of Cool-Whip

I large box of orange Jello

I medium container of small curd cottage cheese

3 large cans of chunky pineapple

6 small cans of mandarin oranges

I can of fruit cocktail

I can crushed pineapple

I bag of colored marshmallows (Make sure you get the fruit colored marshmallows. If you don't get the right ones this will not taste the same)

optional- 1/2 cup of crushed pecans or walnuts

PREPARATION

In a large bowl add your Cool-Whip and orange jello. Mix well until it turns orange. Then add the cottage cheese. Mix until well blended. Using a small mixing spoon add your pineapple, oranges, fruit cocktail and marshmallows.
*Note- When it comes to the marshmallows you may choose to only use half the bag. This is totally up to you. I only use half the bag because I don't like the salad to be more marshmallows than fruit.
Stir slowly until well blended. After you add your Orange Jello Salad into a serving bowl you may then add the optional pecans or walnuts to the top before serving.
This will last for 6 days in the refrigerator. Sometimes it may get dry because of the marshmallows. Do not worry if this happens. Simply add in 2 cup of additional Cool-Whip and you will be good to go. This should serve (based on size of bowl) 15-20 people.
If you want to make this for christmas mom simply changed the orange jello to red jello.