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 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Calories 111kcal
Author Lisa
Ingredients
2cupscottage cheese
8ozmandarin oranges drained
8ozcrushed pineappleor tidbits*
3ozorange Jellopowder
8ozcool whipthawed
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
Fold in cottage cheese until everything is orange.
2 cups cottage cheese
Fold in cool whip.
8 oz cool whip
Let sit overnight if possible or at least 4-6 hrs., best to make day before
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Notes
Tips and TricksPineapple: 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!