Pink Cloud Jello Salad – Grandma’s Recipe

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My grandma always served Pink Cloud Jello Salad whenever we had family gatherings and I always looked forward to this salad made with crushed pineapple, strawberry jello, cottage cheese, and cool whip. I love this salad and it reminds me of grandma. 

I’ve noticed lately that jello salads are making a huge comeback. I don’t know if it’s because we’ve been on lockdown so long or what, but a favorite southern comedian has been sharing all her favorite jello salads on her Facebook page and her fans are eating them up. 

My youngest daughter, Caitlin, doesn’t get the fascination we “older” southerners have with jello salads. She doesn’t like them and says it’s a textural thing. It’s obvious she wasn’t raised that way and I take all the blame. I should have made more jello salads when she was growing up. 

Grandma Fisher’s Pink Cloud Jello Salad

I could always count on Grandma Fisher making her Pink Cloud Jello Salad when she hosted our huge family reunions. She would make several cakes, pies, main dishes, sides, and her famous Pink Cloud salad. 

I was thrilled when my aunt Jane passed the recipe along to me. You know how I cherish family recipes and I think the memories attached make them taste even better. 

Ingredients for Pink Cloud Jello Salad

You only need 4 ingredients to make Grandma’s salad. Scroll down to the end to see the full recipe card. 

• Crushed Pineapple (Drained and juice reserved)
• Strawberry Jello
• Cottage Cheese
• Cool Whip

To make this simple salad,  drain the pineapple juice, add it to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Sprinkle the jello over the pineapple juice. Stir until combined, remove from the heat and let cool.

Once the pineapple juice/jello mixture is cooled, spoon the mixture into a medium-size bowl. Stir in the pineapple and cottage cheese. Fold in the cool whip. Refrigerate for several hours or until chilled and set. 

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