Pink Cottage Dessert Salad
Experience the perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and fluffy with this Pink Cottage Dessert Salad—a retro-inspired treat that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Made with protein-packed cottage cheese, luscious whipped topping, and the nostalgic sweetness of strawberry gelatin, this no-bake dessert comes together in just 10 minutes of prep. Crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows add delightful bursts of flavor and texture, while an optional garnish of fresh sliced strawberries elevates its presentation. Ideal for potlucks, family gatherings, or a refreshing twist to your dessert repertoire, this chilled salad is a colorful crowd-pleaser. With its quick prep time and simple ingredients, the Pink Cottage Dessert Salad is your go-to recipe for a creamy, fruity indulgence that’s irresistibly pretty in pink!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cottage cheese
- 2 cups Whipped topping (thawed)
- 3 oz Strawberry gelatin powder
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries (sliced, optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and strawberry gelatin powder. Mix well until the gelatin powder is fully dissolved into the cheese.
Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the drained crushed pineapple and mini marshmallows to the mixture. Stir gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly.
Before serving, give the mixture a quick stir and transfer it to a serving dish if desired.
Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Pink Cottage Dessert Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.6 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 727 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
