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Mandarin Orange Salad

Mandarin Orange Salad is a delicious classic recipe that is always a hit. Often made during the holidays, this Orange Jello Salad is full of flavor and a welcome addition to every dinner, BBQ, or potluck!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 111kcal
Author Lisa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 8 oz mandarin oranges drained
  • 8 oz crushed pineapple or tidbits*
  • 3 oz orange Jello powder
  • 8 oz cool whip thawed

Instructions

  • Drain mandarins and pineapples. I recommend trying to squeeze excess juice from the pineapple.
  • In a large bowl combine mandarins, crushed pineapple and orange Jello powder.
    8 oz mandarin oranges drained, 3 oz orange Jello, 8 oz crushed pineapple
    mandarins, pineapple, and jello mixed
  • Fold in cottage cheese until everything is orange.
    2 cups cottage cheese
    folding in the cottage cheese
  • Fold in cool whip.
    8 oz cool whip
    folding in the cool whip
  • Let sit overnight if possible or at least 4-6 hrs., best to make day before
    mandarin orange salad in nice white dish

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Notes

Tips and Tricks
Pineapple: If you can't find crushed canned pineapple you can use canned pineapple tidbits. Just coarsely chop/crush them  before mixing them in.
Leftovers: Eat leftovers within 4 days, you might need to stir leftovers if there is separation.
Make Ahead: Make this dish up to 4 days ahead of time!

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.1mg