Description
Mandarin Orange Jello Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges with the lightness of jello, making it a perfect side dish or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz) orange jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Dissolve the orange jello in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add cold water to the jello mixture and stir well.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and walnuts (if using).
- Pour the mixture into a serving dish and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
- Once set, fold in the whipped topping gently until well combined.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use sugar-free jello and light whipped topping.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to add other fruits like pineapple or berries for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg