Quick Pistachio Jello Salad

Drain the canned pineapple or fruit cocktail thoroughly in a colander, reserving the juice for later if needed.

Pour the pistachio dry pudding mix into a large mixing bowl. Add the drained fruit and stir until the pudding powder is evenly distributed throughout the fruit.

Add the frozen whipped cream to the bowl and gently fold it into the fruit and pudding mixture until well combined and no streaks of pudding remain.

Fold in the miniature marshmallows until evenly distributed throughout the salad.

Add the cottage cheese if desired, folding gently until incorporated. Chill until ready to serve.