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Everyone that I know loves molded fruit salads. The problem with them is all the sugar and fat that they contain. I wanted to make one for Thanksgiving but I didn’t want all of the bad (for a diabetic) things so I made up my own and it turned out great! It’s still light and fluffy and yummy without driving your blood sugar through the roof. I chose orange but, of course, any flavor of Jello that you fancy will work perfectly and can be changed to keep pace with the season (lime would be wonderful in the summer).

MAKES: 6-8 servings
INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (12 ounce) carton fat free cottage cheese(creamy style)
• 1 (4 serving size) package Jello gelatin (any flavor)
• 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail (well drained)
• 1 Lg tub Cool Whip Free, defrosted

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix cottage cheese and jello in a food processor until thoroughly blended.
2. Remove from the processor.
3. Add drained fruit cocktail or any other/additional fruit if desired.
4. Add cool whip and stir until evenly and smoothly mixed in.
5. Place in a mold or bowl and chill for at least 3 hrs before serving.

TIP:

• In place of the fruit cocktail you may use cut up banana, apple, mandarin oranges, peaches, pears or a mix of whatever you have on hand. The only thing off limits is fresh pineapple as it will prevent the salad from setting