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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Lois Idowu
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish, too.
Shaun Russell
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover oranges and pineapple.
kochu gach
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so refreshing and light.
sydney sikazwe
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or BBQ. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nasima Begom
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.
Tammy Simmons
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of jello salad, but this one is actually really good. The oranges and pineapple give it a great flavor.
dante hellyer
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The combination of jello, oranges, and pineapple is perfect.
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[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover oranges.
jesus acosta
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.
Sorifshk Sorifshk
[email protected]I've made this salad many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
Mr Muneeb
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of jello, oranges, and pineapple. It's a great make-ahead dish, too.
mihiri fernando
[email protected]My family loved this mandarin orange jello salad! It was light, refreshing, and perfect for a summer potluck. I used fresh oranges and pineapple, which gave it a great flavor.