Simple Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 oz. carton small curd cottage cheese
3 oz. pkg. orange flavored gelatin
20 oz. can crushed pineapple
12 oz. carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
11 oz. can mandarin orange segments (if desired)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (if desired)

Preparation

In large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.
Cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.