Simple Orange Jello Salad

 This is my daughter, Aubrey's, favorite Jello salad. She even asks for it on her birthday over a cake. It shows up often on our table throughout the year.

Recipe:

6 ounces orange Jello box

32 ounces 4% cottage cheese

8 ounces Cool Whip (no substitutes)

2-11 ounce cans mandarin oranges

Open oranges and let drain in a strainer for at least 2 hours. Mix orange jello, cottage cheese, and Cool Whip together. Put mixture in the fridge for 2 hours or longer. Just before serving, fold in oranges.