Best Cottage Cheese And Pecan Salad Recipes

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HOLIDAY GREEN GELATIN SALAD



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This salad has been a family favorite for over four generations, requested every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is smooth and creamy with the crunch of pecans, and light green in color. It has a very unique flavor, and goes very quickly at our home. Any left over crushed pineapple and cottage cheese make a great snack for kids.

Provided by Ginger

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes     Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 cup water, or as needed
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup canned evaporated milk
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large measuring pitcher, mix reserved pineapple juice and enough water to yield 2 cups. Pour into a pot and bring to a boil. Add the lime and lemon gelatin mixes and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Stir the mayonnaise and evaporated milk together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the gelatin mixture until completely blended. Mix in the crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and pecans. Pour the gelatin mixture into a serving bowl. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 409.7 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

PECAN SPINACH SALAD



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My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less, don't tell my family because they'd never believe it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PEAR COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD



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Perfect anytime, this quick-fix salad makes a terrific snack, too! -Jeannie Thomas, Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups 2% cottage cheese
2 medium pears, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COTTAGE CHEESE SPINACH SALAD



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Even folks who don't care for spinach enjoy this distinctive salad. The creamy dressing is a bit sweet, and cottage cheese assures that this dish is extra hearty and satisfying. We love the unusual combination of ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, layer half of the spinach, cottage cheese and pecans. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COTTAGE FRUIT SALAD



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Lusciously creamy cottage cheese with toasted pecans tops refreshing fresh fruit-very retro!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2/3 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy strawberry banana yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
Lettuce leaves
6 cups cut-up fresh fruit (peaches, nectarines, pears, bananas, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries and/or blueberries)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese and yogurt. Stir in pecans.
  • To assemble, line 6 individual plates with lettuce. Arrange 1 cup of the fruit onto each lettuce-lined plate. Spoon 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixture over fruit on each plate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

COTTAGE CHEESE FLUFF



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Canned fruit and packaged gelatin are the convenient keys to this dish. It's not your ordinary salad. You can vary the flavor of gelatin or the type of fruits to suit your family's tastes.-Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 package (3 ounces) gelatin flavor of your choice
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese and gelatin powder. Stir in the oranges, pineapple and pecans if desired. Just before serving, fold in the whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.

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