Holiday food staples are those traditional items distinct to an individual family. Not everybody makes them, but those that do appreciate the tradition. Everyone tends to have that one item (or more) that always seem to make it to the holiday table, no matter what the family decides to make. One of those items for me was called “Pink Stuff” when I was growing up. This salad made from such simple ingredients as cottage cheese and Cool Whip is delicious enough to be a must have on my holiday dining table.
I have not really heard of anyone else making this salad that my mom makes, but I am sure that it is made by others. If you have never heard of it, I’ve included a recipe below for those who wish to give it a try.
If you try it, let me know if you like it! Either way – we here at Ashtyn’s Home Cookin’ hope that you have a happy holiday season!
Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad
1 pkg. Dry Jell-o (we use Strawberry or Cherry but you can use what you like)
1 Small tub of Cool Whip
1 Small carton of Cottage Cheese (small curd recommended)
1 Can Chopped Pineapple (you could use other fruit, if you prefer)
Maraschino Cherries
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the Jell-o mix. When dissolved, stir in fruit, and add Cool Whip. Salad will be a soft and creamy color depending on the flavor of Jell-o that you choose to use. In my house, using Strawberry makes certain that it always comes out pink. When I was a kid, we would call it the pink stuff because of this. Add some Maraschino Cherries for an optional touch. We add between five and ten, but you could add as many or as few as you like.
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Ashtyn lives in her home state of Michigan with her life partner, Dominick, her 14 year old son, and her baby, the Shih-Tzu, Oliver Twist. Ashtyn is in college, going for a degree in Criminal Justice. She eventually plans to intern with the FBI, if she can. Ashtyn is an experienced and talented chef. She also excels at writing and has worked as a professional writer for the past five years. Ashtyn enjoys spending time with her son and four year old nephew, watching movies, listening to music, and writing works of fiction.
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Sounds great! It really is a family favorite here. It isn’t a holiday without Mom’s Pink Stuff!
Easy peasy. I’ve often had other people BRING their fruit salads to my dinners, but I’ve never made one myself (MY staples at get-togethers are my own version of honey-baked ham for holiday parties, my baked beans for summer barbecues, and my pineapple upside-down cake for whenever). I’m going to make this for my Christmas Eve dinner and see the surprise on my family and friends faces for me ‘mixing it up’ like that!