1 lb. sm. or lg. curd cottage cheese
1 sm. Cool Whip
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. Jello (cherry or raspberry)
1 lg. can crushed pineapple, drained or fruit cocktail or mandarin oranges
Shredded coconut (optional)

Put cottage cheese in a bowl and sprinkle with Jello. Add fruit, stir until combined. Fold in Cool Whip and coconut. Chill and serve.

Use other colors of Jello to coordinate with the occasion; lime for Christmas, etc.