2 pkgs. orange flavored gelatin
1 c. boiling water
2 c. (1 lb. each) jellied cranberry sauce, mashed
3/4 c. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange rind (optional)
1 c. chopped, peeled apple
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 (16 oz.) carton creamed cottage cheese
1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add cranberry sauce and orange juice. Mix well and cool until consistency of egg white. Stir in grated orange rind, chopped apple and celery.

Pour into 1 1/4 quart (5 cup) ring mold. Chill until firm.

Unmold on crisp salad greens. Fill center of ring with cottage cheese and top with almonds if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.