24 oz. container cottage cheese
12 oz. container Cool Whip, thawed
20 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
2 (15 oz.) cans mandarin orange segments, drained
1 lg. box Jello gelatin, your choice of flavor
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Mix all ingredients. Chill well. Do not add water to Jello.