Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
A vibrant and creamy Mandarin Orange Jello Salad that brings nostalgia and cheer to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6-ounce package orange gelatin
- 2 (3-ounce) packages vanilla cook and serve pudding mix
- 4 cups hot water
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 16-ounce can mandarin oranges (drained)
Instructions
- Dissolve the Gelatin: Begin by boiling 4 cups of hot water. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the 6-ounce package of orange gelatin. Mix it well until fully dissolved.
- Mix the Pudding: In a separate bowl, combine the two packages of vanilla pudding mix with another 4 cups of hot water. Stir it vigorously until it’s smooth.
- Combine the Gelatin and Pudding: Slowly pour the pudding mixture into the dissolved gelatin. Stir gently to combine.
- Add the Cool Whip: Fold in the Cool Whip gently. Don’t whisk; fold!
- Incorporate the Mandarins: Fold the drained mandarin oranges into the mixture.
- Chill: Pour the mixture into a serving bowl or a decorative mold. Cover and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with extra mandarin slices, a dollop of Cool Whip, and some mint leaves.
Notes
Great for potlucks, this dish can be made a day ahead. Consider adding diced pineapple or berries for variations!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: jello salad, mandarin oranges, dessert, potluck, nostalgia