Orange Jello Salad
["1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained", "1 lb. small curd cottage cheese", "1 large tub Cool Whip", "1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained", "1 large box orange jello (dry)", "1 c. chopped pecans (optional)"]
["Mix cottage cheese, Cool Whip and jello well. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cool at least 2 hours."]
["mandarin oranges", "cheese", "pineapple", "orange jello", "pecans"]