Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing taste of Mandarin Orange Jello Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This fluffy salad, featuring creamy Cool Whip and juicy mandarin oranges, is an irresistible addition to any gathering—be it a potluck, holiday celebration, or family dinner. With a quick preparation time of just five minutes, this easy-to-make dessert is suitable for cooks of all skill levels. You can make it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining and serve it as a light side dish or a fruity dessert. Whether enjoyed in individual cups or as part of a layered dessert, this colorful treat will surely brighten up your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz package orange gelatin
- 2 (3 oz) packages vanilla cook and serve pudding mix
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 16 oz can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 4 cups hot water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine orange gelatin, vanilla pudding mix, and hot water. Stir until fully mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring frequently until it turns clear (about 5 minutes).
- Pour into a large bowl and chill overnight or for at least 4 hours until set.
- Once set, gently fold in Cool Whip using a potato masher for airiness.
- Carefully add mandarin oranges without breaking them apart.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg