Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
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Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
Description
The Mandarin Orange Jello Salad blends cottage cheese with orange-flavored gelatin, mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple, creating a lightly sweet and creamy fruit salad. Mini marshmallows add a soft, chewy texture that complements the smoothness of the whipped topping folded in to lighten the mixture. This salad is chilled before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the jello to set slightly, resulting in a refreshing side or dessert. The recipe's combination of dairy, fruit, and gelatin delivers a balance of flavors and a pleasant mouthfeel. Additional mandarin oranges or whipped topping can be added atop when serving for extra appeal. Leftovers should be refrigerated to maintain freshness and texture until enjoyed again.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese small curd, 16 oz container
- 1 small box 3.4 oz orange jello
- 1 can 14 oz mandarin oranges, drained well
- 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained well
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 container 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese to large bowl
- Sprinkle jello over cottage cheese and mix well
- Add mandarin oranges and pineapple, mix well
- Stir in mini marshmallows
- Fold in whipped topping
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving, overnight is fine
- Serve with additional mandarin oranges or whipped topping, if you like
- Store leftovers in refrigerator
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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