Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mandarin Orange Jello Salad that adds a burst of color and flavor to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Dissolve the orange-flavored gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Add cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well.
- In a large bowl, combine the mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and walnuts (if using).
- Pour the gelatin mixture over the fruit and marshmallow mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until set.
- Once set, fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use sugar-free gelatin and whipped topping.
- Feel free to add other fruits like pineapple or berries for variation.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- 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