Cottage Cheese Gelatin Salad

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Cottage cheese gelatin salad is a savory, chilled dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with unflavored gelatin, often mixed with vegetables like celery or pineapple and sometimes topped with a mayonnaise or sour cream layer. It's a classic example of mid-20th century American 'Jell-O salad' or 'molded salad' cuisine, popular at potlucks and family gatherings. The dish typically sets in a ring or loaf pan, creating a distinctive, wobbly texture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein due to the cottage cheese, but can also be high in fat and sodium depending on the recipe and added ingredients like mayonnaise or canned vegetables. A typical serving provides a good amount of calcium and phosphorus, with a calorie range of approximately 150-250 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	580 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Sodium	580 mg
Cholesterol	30 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a nostalgic symbol of mid-century American home cooking, where savory gelatin molds were seen as a modern, convenient way to serve a 'composed' side dish. Nutritionally, it's an unusual combination, using gelatin (a protein) to set a dairy-based salad, creating a protein-rich but sometimes high-sodium dish.