Colorful addition to potluck suppers.

• 1 (21-ounce) can cherry filling and topping
• 1 (16-ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, or to taste
• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
• Fresh mint leaves

Combine cherry filling, cottage cheese, almonds and almond extract; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Let chill until ready to serve. Garnish with mint leaves, if desired. Serve as a salad, dessert or snack.

Makes 6 servings.