Savory Cottage Cheese Jello Salad

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Savory Cottage Cheese Jello Salad is a retro American side dish, popular from the mid-20th century, that combines cottage cheese with gelatin and savory add-ins like canned pineapple, celery, or bell peppers. It's a chilled, molded salad often served at potlucks, holidays, or family gatherings. The dish is a classic example of the 'Jell-O salad' tradition that peaked in the 1950s and 60s.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein due to the cottage cheese base, with moderate fat and carbs depending on the specific recipe and add-ins. A standard serving provides a good source of calcium and phosphorus, with a calorie range of approximately 150-250 kcal per cup.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	450 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Selenium	12 mcg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Zinc	1.2 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a unique era of American cuisine where savory and sweet elements were combined in molded salads, often using convenient, processed ingredients. Nutritionally, it's an interesting way to incorporate dairy protein into a chilled dish, though modern versions often adjust the sugar content.