Sunshine Salad

1 lb. small curd cottage cheese
8 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained
1 c. mandarin oranges, sectioned and cut into pieces
2/3 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. grated coconut
9 oz. Cool Whip
3 oz. pkg. orange gelatin (dry powder)

Blend together the cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, chopped pecans, coconut, and whipped topping. Sprinkle dry gelatin over this mixture and fold in well. Spread mixture in an 8 x 8 inch serving bowl or pan, cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve on romaine lettuce leaves.