MANDARIN ORANGE & PINEAPPLE SALAD

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One of my Mom's favorite salads. Top with a little Cool Whip for a dessert, great for luncheons. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Nicole Brummett

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups large curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (6 ounce) package orange gelatin
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup coconut, flaked (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over mixture and stir well.
  • Spoon mixture into a 13x9x2-inch dish.
  • Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over salad.
  • Chill 6 hours or overnight.

Home Actor
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This salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Patricia Asiedu
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a hit at parties. It's a great way to show off your culinary skills.


NM SAMITH
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing, and they always ask for seconds.


shania major
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was the perfect dish to bring. It's easy to transport, and it holds up well in the heat.


kasule kim
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise-based dressings, but this one is really good. It's light and tangy, and it doesn't overpower the fruit.


Sk Rafsan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few oranges and pineapple in my fridge, so this is a perfect way to use them up.


Summer Kathayat
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


AJ Media
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit is always so sweet and juicy.


Rj Rana
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments.


Max Kumar
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use canned fruit, so I can make it any time of year.


DokkanLegacy2
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit salad, but this one is delicious! The pineapple and mandarin oranges are a perfect combination, and the dressing is just the right amount of sweet and tangy.


Serenity Browley
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the fruit is always fresh and juicy.


Yasser dali
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and tart flavors was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.