QUICK & EASY MANDARIN ORANGE JELLO SALAD
This is SO EASY! It literally takes 10 minutes to prepare...5 if you don't decorate the top. No boiling water necessary! I frequently bring this to potlucks where I rarely have leftovers. I've seen other recipes with additional ingredients, but the simple flavor combination of this recipe always wins rave reviews. I don't...
Provided by Maureen Martin
Categories Fruit Breakfast
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the cottage cheese with the Jello. Mixture will be a little grainy due to undissolved sugar (you can stir it until it dissolves, but I never do and it comes out fine - sugar will usually dissolve during refrigeration, but if it doesn't, it's no big deal).
- 2. Fold in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated. Don't get too vigorous with this as it's possible to stir out all the loft in the topping.
- 3. Make sure the oranges are well drained (if you're frugal you can use the juice to flavor/sweeten something else). OPTIONAL - Reserve several orange sections for decoration - (I usually pull out 16 well-formed slices). Next, gently stir the remaining fruit into the Jello mixture until well distributed. Remember, don't over-do it or you'll lose too much loft from the whipped topping and the dish will be runny.
- 4. Transfer mixture to serving dish, smooth top and (OPTIONAL) arrange reserved orange sections in attractive design (I put a slice at each of the clock numbers, all facing the same direction, plus a "flower" of 4 in the center, usually facing the opposite direction from the numbered slices). Cover; refrigerate. Serve cold.
- 5. VARIATIONS This can easily be made lower calorie or diabetic friendly by choosing dietetic options for the ingredients. Be forewarned, however, if you use a dietetic product for every option, you will probably be disappointed in the flavor. If you want more of a Dreamsicle flavor, you can add half a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
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Edward Bothman
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and light.
Baba Shahbaz
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad.
Mohammad alasfar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party.
Nolundi Takashe
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Muqadar khan
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit at parties.
Makik Khiz
[email protected]This is a classic recipe that's always a winner.
PORAN BABU Tripura
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.
Rafiul RI
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of marshmallows, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious!
Olawoyin Joshua
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or picnic.
Yuri E
[email protected]I love that this salad can be made ahead of time.
Qais Jutt
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.
AFGHAN ATAL
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of jello salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing.
AHMED ABDO YOUSEF
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with the kids.
Apdilaahi apdi Apdilaahi
[email protected]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 it's a great recipe for busy weeknights.
John Olson
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The mandarin oranges and pineapple give it a sweet and tangy flavor, while the marshmallows add a bit of creaminess.
Alina Akter
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for potlucks and picnics. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.
lara russell
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so refreshing and light, and the flavors just meld together perfectly.
Aakash champ
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the mandarin oranges, pineapple, and marshmallows. It was also incredibly easy to make, which is always a plus.