Packed with protein, this pink cottage cheese salad is a delicious, year-round option. Made with cottage cheese, fresh strawberries and sugar-free strawberry Jell-O powder, it’s an easy, satisfying side or light meal.
I grew up on a simple fruit salad my mom made with Cool Whip and canned fruit cocktail — a childhood favorite I still remember fondly. My kids didn’t fall in love with it the way I did, so I don’t make it often. My husband’s family, however, always enjoyed “pink salad,” a version similar to ambrosia with marshmallows and Cool Whip.
This version keeps the nostalgic flavor while making it lighter and higher in protein. By using cottage cheese and swapping regular Jell-O for a sugar-free packet, the taste remains classic and enjoyable. I actually prefer this healthier take — it tastes great and works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. One recent breakfast paired it with low-calorie pancakes, keeping the entire meal under 250 calories.
What’s in this Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Salad?
Only three ingredients are needed, and you can adjust quantities to suit your taste. For a single serving I used:
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- A small sprinkle of sugar-free strawberry Jell-O powder (about the contents of a small packet)
This salad is versatile and potluck-ready. It’s tasty enough to serve at a dinner party, but simple enough for everyday meals. In my test serving (1/2 cup cottage cheese + 1/2 cup strawberries + a bit of sugar-free Jell-O), the nutrition came to about 106 calories and 15 grams of protein.
High Protein Pink Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese low fat
- 1/2 cup strawberries sliced
- 1 small Strawberry sugar free Jello packet
Instructions
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Stir the cottage cheese, sliced strawberries, and a sprinkle of sugar-free strawberry Jell-O powder together in a bowl until evenly combined.
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Chill for a short time if you prefer it cold, then serve.
Notes
Nutrition
I’d love to hear if you try this pink cottage cheese salad. It fits easily into macro plans and prep routines, and the variations are endless — try different fruits and sugar-free Jell-O flavors for new combinations.
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