Fruited Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large (16 oz.) carton small curd cottage cheese
1 medium carton Cool Whip
1 pkg. strawberry-banana jello (dry)
1 can Del Monte tropical fruit, drained
1 can chunk pineapple, drained
coconut, nuts or sliced banana to taste (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, put the cottage cheese.
Add the Cool Whip, jello, tropical fruit and pineapple.
Mix together carefully (not real fast).
Add optional ingredients, if desired.