From My Vintage Recipe Collection - Old Fashion Cottage Cheese Salads Perfect For Your Spring Buffet

From My Vintage Recipe Collection - Old Fashion Cottage Cheese Salads Perfect For Your Spring Buffet
By Linda Carol Wilson



In going through my collection of old-fashion recipes I came across these recipes for cottage cheese salads. Both seem perfect for Spring, Summer, Holidays, etc. They seem especially fitted for a buffet menu but would be great for any occasion or meal. Both of these salads feature cottage cheese. The one with Pecans is truly different than your average salad. And the one with Mandarin Oranges is really quick and easy.

PECAN COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD

This recipe is from a lady who was a friend of my late mother many years ago.

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups crushed pineapple, drained--reserve 1/4 cup juice
1/4 cup hot pineapple juice
2 cups cottage cheese
1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipped cream

Combine the celery, bell pepper, salt, and pecans together; set aside. Soften the unflavored gelatin in the 1/4 cup of water for 5 minutes; add the hot pineapple juice and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in the pineapple and allow to cool. Mix the c cheese,mayonnaise and powdered sugar together in a large bowl; fold in the whipped cream. Add the celery mixture, mixing in well. Stir in the gelatin mixture and chill until firm.

COTTAGE CHEESE-MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

This recipe was served at church luncheons when I was a child back in Southern Indiana.

1 large container cottage cheese
1 large box orange gelatin
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can Mandarin oranges, drained
1 small carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

In a large bowl, mix the c cheese and dry gelatin together. Add the pineapple and oranges and blend in. Gently fold in the whipped topping. Chill all day or overnight.

Enjoy!