1 (6 oz.) pkg. orange Jello
1 (12 oz.) cottage cheese
1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 can Mandarin orange slices, chopped
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
Finely chopped pecans (optional)

Mix together Jello and cottage cheese until Jello is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into desired dish and chill overnight.

Optional: To make strawberry salad use strawberry Jello, omit orange slices. May use fresh strawberries.