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Creamy mandarin orange jello salad in a glass bowl with fresh mandarin slices on a wooden table
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Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

Mandarin Orange Jello Salad made creamy and fluffy with 3 easy methods. Perfect for potluck or holidays. Try this simple recipe today!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Midwestern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package orange gelatin 6 oz
  • 2 packages vanilla cook and serve pudding mix 3 oz each
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 container whipped topping 8 oz, thawed
  • 1 can mandarin oranges 16 oz, well drained
Optional
  • mini marshmallows
  • crushed pineapple well drained
  • cottage cheese
  • cream cheese

Method
 

  1. Combine orange gelatin, pudding mix, and hot water in a saucepan. Stir well.
  2. Heat and bring to a boil while stirring until the mixture turns clear.
  3. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until fully set.
  4. Break the set gelatin into small pieces.
  5. Add whipped topping and mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fold in mandarin oranges gently.
  7. Chill before serving.

Notes

Nutrition (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 180 kcal
Carbs
 28 g
Sugar
 22 g
Protein
 2 g
Fat
 6 g
Saturated Fat
 4 g
Sodium
 120 mg
Fiber
 1 g
 
  • Drain fruit very well to avoid excess liquid
  • Use cook and serve pudding for best texture
  • Fold gently to keep the mixture light and fluffy
  • Best served chilled