Best 8 Pineapple Mandarin Orange Cream Orzo Salad Recipes

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In search of an easy and delectable summer salad recipe? You've found it with the Pineapple Mandarin Orange Cream Orzo Salad! This tantalizing dish combines the tropical flavors of sweet pineapple and juicy mandarin oranges with creamy orzo pasta for an unforgettable platter. Dive into the perfect balance of textures and flavors as you savor each bite, making this salad the star of your next backyard barbecue, potluck, or casual get-together.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MANDARIN ORANGE & PINEAPPLE SALAD



Mandarin Orange & Pineapple Salad image

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.

PINEAPPLE MANDARIN ORANGE CREAM ORZO SALAD



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I adapted this recipe to use orzo pasta. You may use rice but if you do, use more cream. This can be made ahead, chilled.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Citrus

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups orzo pasta
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 (6 ounce) cans mandarin orange sections, drained
1 pint whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 dashes nutmeg (optional) or 2 dashes cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat 2 quarts water in pot, when boiled add pasta. Cook until done but firm.
  • About 10 - 12 minutes. Stir while cooking.
  • Drain in a colandar.
  • Cool, then put in large bowl.
  • In medium chilled metal mixing bowl, add whipping cream. Beat until soft peaks form, then slowly add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.Add optional nutmeg or cinnamon. Gently stir in vanilla.
  • Fold the cream into the pasta, then add the pineapple and mandarin orange slices.
  • Note: Save 4 mandarin orange slices for garnish on the top with mint leaves if available.
  • Cover and chill before serving.
  • You may serve individually in parfait glasses if you wish.
  • Note: You may use Chinese 5 spice powder as a dash for a garnish on top. This is optional for taste, color.

ORANGE CREAM FRUIT SALAD



Orange Cream Fruit Salad image

Creamy, tangy dressing over a refreshing combination of fruits makes this salad taste so good. Our guests especially enjoy the surprising orange flavor of the dressing. -Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup sour cream
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
2 firm bananas, sliced
1 medium apple, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk, orange juice concentrate and pudding mix 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream., Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORZO FRUIT SALAD



Orzo Fruit Salad image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans mandarin oranges
16 oz pineapple chunks
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons flour
Dash of salt
16 oz orzo, cook, rinse and drain
1 jar maraschino cherries, cut into halves
1 tub (9 oz.) Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Drain and reserve juice from oranges and pineapple. In small sauce pan, combine juices with sugar, flour and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Combine mixture with cooked orzo. Chill overnight in refrigerator.
  • Drain cherries and discard juice. Blend all fruit and Cool Whip into orzo custard mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ROSA MARINA FRUIT SALAD



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My boss gave me this recipe and it is fantastic. Don't be afraid of the combination of fruit and pasta! This makes a great side dish for a potluck or picnic.

Provided by Joy

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package Rosa Marina (orzo) pasta
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and juice reserved
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 (16 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (16 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to orzo.
  • Combine juice from mandarin oranges, juice from pineapple chunks, juice from crushed pineapple, sugar, eggs, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour cooled sauce over orzo mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight. Fold whipped topping into orzo mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 19.5 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

PINEAPPLE-ORANGE FRUIT SALAD



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Fruit salad recipe Grandma gave me over 24 years ago. Just made it last Easter. It was good.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Salad

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (19 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 (8 ounce) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Pour gelatin mix over cottage cheese in a large bowl.
  • Fold mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, whipped topping, maraschino cherries, and walnuts into the cottage cheese mixture.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 164.5 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD



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This quick and colorful dish is perfect for family breakfasts. By preparing it ahead of time, I can enjoy many other activities such as cross-stitching, painting, reading and, most importantly, spending time with my three boys!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges segments
1 package (3 ounces) tapioca pudding mix
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices; set fruit aside. Add water to juices to equal 3 cups; pour into a large saucepan. Add pudding mixes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. , Place the pineapple, oranges and cherries in a 2-qt. bowl; pour dressing over and stir to coat. Chill for several hours. Add bananas just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE JELLO SALAD



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Easy Side Dishes

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
6 oz Orange Jello Mix
3 ounce instant vanilla pudding
11 ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 of a 20 ounce can of Pineapple chunks, drained
One 8 ounce container cool whip

Steps:

  • Mix together 4 cups of water, orange jello mix, and vanilla pudding mix in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring the whole time to keep clumps from forming. Once it starts to boil, remove from heat. Pour into a heat-resistant container (I usually use a glass baking dish), cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about four hours. Remove from fridge and break up the jello into chunks. Place in a large bowl. Add in the pineapple, mandarin oranges, and whipped cream and mix around until everything is combined. Keep refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 24 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Use fresh, juicy fruits for the best flavor. If your fruits are not very sweet, you may want to add a little bit of sugar or honey to the salad.
  • If you don't have any orzo on hand, you can substitute another type of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
  • For a creamier salad, use full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt. For a lighter salad, use low-fat or nonfat sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • This salad is best served chilled, so be sure to make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Pineapple Mandarin Orange Cream Orzo Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for warm-weather gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try!

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