Orange Fluff Salad Recipe
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Orange Fluff Salad Recipe
Description
This salad starts by dissolving orange gelatin powder in boiling water, then mixing in orange juice before chilling until it begins to thicken. Once slightly set, mandarin oranges, cottage cheese, and thawed Cool Whip are folded in, creating a creamy mixture with juicy fruit bits. The final chill firms the salad into a light mousse-like consistency. The combination of gelatin’s orange flavor with the dairy ingredients results in a sweet, tangy, and fluffy texture with bursts of citrus.
Variations can include substituting different gelatin and fruit flavors or adding ingredients like mini marshmallows or shredded coconut for added sweetness and texture. Nuts such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds can be included for crunch. This salad can be made up to a day ahead and chilled, allowing flavors to develop and the texture to firm.
Ingredients
- 1 package gelatin powder 3 ounces, orange flavor
- 1 cup water boiling
- 1 cup orange juice
- 8 ounces cottage cheese 1 cup
- 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
- 8 ounces mandarin orange 1 cup
Instructions
- Dissolve the orange Jello in boiling water. Stir for about 2 minutes to completely dissolve it.
- Add orange juice and mix.
- Refrigerate the gelatin mixture until it just starts to thicken and gel. This usually takes 30-45 minutes. You want it to still be liquid but start to thicken.
- Drain the mandarin oranges. Then stir in the cottage cheese, Cool Whip, and mandarin oranges.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
Notes
- Swap gelatin flavors and corresponding fruits to customize the salad's taste.
- For additional sweetness, mix in mini marshmallows or shredded coconut.
- Add nuts like pecans, walnuts, or almonds for a crunchy texture contrast.
- This salad can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to set and meld flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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