2 (16 oz.) cartons sm. curd cottage cheese
1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip
2 (6 oz.) cartons orange Jello - do not dissolve Jello, just put in the dry powder
3 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained

Combine cottage cheese, Cool Whip and dry Jello; mix well. Fold in mandarin oranges. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.