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Dump Salad
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Add a touch of nostalgia to the table with dump salad. Combining cottage cheese, gelatin powder, Cool Whip, and fruit cocktail, this dish brings together sweet and tangy flavors for a classic dessert option.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
ingredients
1 container (8 ounce size) cottage cheese
1 box (4-serving size) dry Jell-O gelatin powder, any flavor
1 container (8 ounce size) cool whip frozen topping, thawed
1 can (15 ounce size) fruit cocktail, well drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
directions
Combine the cottage cheese and gelatin powder in a bowl and mix well. Fold in the Cool Whip, fruit cocktail, and nuts.
Serve immediately or cover the bowl and chill until ready to serve.
recipe tips
Try different combinations of fruit cocktail to vary the flavors of the dump salad.
For a lighter version, use low-fat or fat-free Cool Whip and cottage cheese.
Try different types of nuts such as almonds or pistachios.
If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can add a tablespoon of sugar to the mixture.
Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor in the fruity salad.
common recipe questions
How far in advance can I make dump salad?
Dump salad can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Can I use fresh fruit instead of canned fruit cocktail?
Fresh fruit can be used as a substitute for canned fruit cocktail, but make sure to chop it into bite-sized pieces for a similar consistency.
What can I use instead of cottage cheese?
If you don't like cottage cheese, you can substitute it with Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese.
Can I add additional mix-ins to the salad?
Feel free to add other mix-ins like mini marshmallows or shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.
How long does dump salad last?
Dump salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, but it may start to become watery the longer it sits.
tools needed
Mixing Bowl: For combining the cottage cheese and gelatin powder, as well as folding in the Cool Whip, fruit cocktail, and nuts.
Spatula: For folding in the Cool Whip, fruit cocktail, and nuts into the cottage cheese and gelatin mixture.
Measuring Cup: For measuring the chopped nuts.
what goes with it?
Funeral Potatoes: the comforting and indulgent funeral potatoes would be a great match for dump salad. Both dishes are reminiscent of potluck dinners and family gatherings, so why not bring them together for a nostalgic meal?
Tater Tot Casserole: the hearty and comforting tater tot casserole makes a great pairing with dump salad. The savory flavors of the casserole will provide a nice contrast to the sweet and tangy notes of the dump salad.
Cheese Platter: Because what goes better with a questionable salad than a wide selection of cheeses? The variety of flavors and textures will distract from any doubts about your dessert choice.
Chips and Dip: Make it a party by serving your dump salad alongside a variety of chips and dip. The salty crunch of the chips will balance out the sweetness of the salad.
nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.
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reviews & comments
I was looking for a dump salad recipe, and found this. I have a recipe that calls for cottage cheese, pineapple, cool whip, and lemon gelatin. I agree there is no "real" recipe for this. It is what you choose to put in it.
This is not the real dump salad the real dump salad recipe calls for 1 can pinapple chunks, 1 can cherry pie filling, 1 cup of crushed pecans, 1 can condensed milk, and 1 large container of cool whip.
We find it hard to believe that there is any "real" recipe called Dump Salad... and that it'd be as strict to have only a certain set of ingredients. Score changed from "1" to "comment only" since this was not a valid review of the recipe.