1 can (15 1/2 oz.) crushed pineapple
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cherry gelatin
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 oz.) creamed cottage cheese
1 pkg. (4 1/2oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Lettuce leaves

Pour the pineapple with its juice into a glass measure. Microwave on high for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, until boiling. Remove carefully. Add the gelatin. Stir with a wooden spoon until dissolved. Chill in the refrigerator until it is cool and begins to thicken, about 2 hours.

Remove from refrigerator and stir in the oranges, cottage cheese, and whipped topping. Pour into square dish. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaves.