Best 4 Cranberry Cottage Cheese Salad Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of Cranberry Cottage Cheese Salad, a culinary masterpiece that blends sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors in perfect harmony. This refreshing salad, a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, features plump, juicy cranberries, smooth and tangy cottage cheese, crunchy celery, crisp walnuts, and a hint of sweetness from pineapple tidbits, all enveloped in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Discover variations of this classic dish, including a delightful Cranberry Fluff Salad, a creamy Cranberry Waldorf Salad, and a refreshing Cranberry Orange Salad. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic, tantalizing your palate with a burst of vibrant flavors and textures.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COTTAGE CHEESE JELLO SALAD

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This creamy, dreamy Cottage Cheese Jello Salad is one of my favorite treats once the weather turns warm in the spring and summer. It's perfect for potlucks, backyard barbecues, and family reunions!

Provided by Amy Nash

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 ounces jello, any flavor
15 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
16 ounces cottage cheese
8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

Steps:

Combine cottage cheese, pineapple, and gelatin in a bowl, stirring well.
Fold the Cool Whip in with the other ingredients until combined. Try not to overmix and deflate the Cool Whip.
Transfer to a clean serving bowl, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 277 mg, Sugar 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINK FLUFF

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My mother has been making this form of ambrosia salad for years. To make blue fluff, substitute Blue Raspberry or Berry Blue Jell-O for the raspberry gelatin.

Provided by THEATREGIRL

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

Time P1DT15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (3 ounce) package raspberry flavored Jell-O® mix

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, whipped topping, pineapple and cherry pie filling. Pour gelatin over the mixture and blend well. Divide into serving bowls and chill several hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 364.1 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

APPLE, CRANBERRY AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Apple, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Celia Barbour

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped if desired
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider (or raspberry, pear or other fruity) vinegar
Finely grated zest of half an orange, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 apple, cored and quartered
1 head lettuce, cored and torn into pieces, or mesclun mix
1 6-ounce log of goat cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss pepitas with olive oil and salt in a bowl. Spread on baking sheet and toast in oven until golden and popped, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. Place pepitas and cranberries in bottom of a salad bowl.
In another bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and zest, if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
Thinly slice each apple quarter crosswise, and add to salad bowl. Add lettuce and dressing, and toss to mix. Crumble cheese over salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 256, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRANBERRY SALAD

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This cranberry salad recipe is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad or a taffy apple salad. Sweet and creamy, this cranberry salad is supposedly a favorite among kids but all of the adults love it too!

Provided by Dolores Cruz

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
2 cups chopped apples
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

Combine chopped cranberries and sugar in a large, nonreactive bowl. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
After 3 hours, stir apples, marshmallows, and pecans into cranberries. Combine yogurt and whipped topping; fold into cranberry salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 17.1 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
You can use any type of cottage cheese you like. If you want a smoother salad, use a small curd cottage cheese. If you want a more chunky salad, use a large curd cottage cheese.
Be sure to finely chop the celery and onion. This will help them blend in with the other ingredients.
If you want a sweeter salad, you can add more sugar or honey to taste.
This salad is best served chilled. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cranberry cottage cheese salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet or savory, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.