Orange Jello Delight (Strawberry Jello Delight)

1 small box orange (strawberry) jello
1 (12-ounce) container Cool Whip
1 pint small curd cottage cheese
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Mix dry Jello into Cool Whip and cottage cheese; add fruit and coconut (optional).  Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.  You can also use frozen strawberries (thawed) with strawberry Jello in place of the orange Jello and mandarin oranges.