Easy Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
This refreshing Easy Mandarin Orange Jello Salad is a sweet and tangy dish ideal for holidays, BBQs, and potlucks. Its bright citrus flavor and light, fluffy texture make it a crowd favorite at any gathering.
Servings: 12
Calories: 111kcal
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, 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 Tricks
- Mandarin Oranges: If you can't find canned use cups of mandarin oranges!
- 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