Simple salad

1 (3 oz.) pkg. orange jello (dry)
1 can mandarin oranges
1 (12 oz. ct. cottage cheese
1 (16 oz.) can crushed pinapple drained
1 (9 oz. ) ctn. Cool Whip
Nuts (opt)

Mix dry Jello with cottage cheese, then cool whip. Blend well. Add oranges, pineapple and nuts. Refrigerated several hous or overnight. Serve on lettuce leave. Serves 8—10.