Orange Fluff Jello Salad
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4.7
Orange Fluff Jello Salad
Description
Orange Fluff Jello Salad is a cold dish mixing canned mandarin oranges, pineapple, and cottage cheese into orange-flavored gelatin. The addition of whipped topping folds air into the mixture, giving it a light and creamy consistency. Mini marshmallows introduce a contrasting soft chewiness and extra sweetness. The salad is refrigerated to set the gelatin slightly, allowing it to hold a gentle shape while maintaining a soft, fluffy texture.
The flavor balances the citrus notes of the oranges and gelatin with the mild tang of cottage cheese and the sweet marshmallows. The crushed pineapple adds bursts of juiciness. This salad is often served chilled as a side dish or light dessert during holiday meals or potlucks.
Preparation involves gently folding whipped topping and marshmallows into the gelatin-mixed fruit and cottage cheese to maintain fluffiness. Allowing at least an hour of refrigeration helps the gelatin to integrate without firming the salad into a solid gel, preserving its smooth mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 11 ounces mandarin oranges drained, canned
- ½ cup pineapple drained well, crushed
- 1 pound cottage cheese small curd
- 3.4 ounces orange gelatin package
- 8 ounces whipped topping container
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In bowl combine the oranges, pineapple and cottage cheese until mixed.
- Stir in the orange gelatin and stir until it starts to dissolve.
- Fold in the whipped topping until everything is combined and then fold in the marshmallows.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 839IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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