Mandarin Orange & Pineapple Salad

One of my Mom's favorite salads. Top with a little Cool Whip for a dessert, great for luncheons. Cook time is chill time.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 2  cups large curd cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (6 ounce) package orange gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup coconut, flaked (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Sprinkle gelatin over mixture and stir well.
3. Spoon mixture into a 13x9x2-inch dish.
4. Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over salad.
5. Chill 6 hours or overnight.