Orange Jello Salad

Get ready to fall in love with the retro charm of a classic Jello Salad! This orange Jello salad recipe is a delightful throwback to simpler times, combining tangy orange flavor with a creamy, dreamy texture that’s perfect for any occasion.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword dessert, Jello, salad

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 2

Servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

16 oz cottage cheese
6 oz orange jello
2 (10.5oz) cans mandarin oranges drained
1 (8oz) can crushed pineapple drained
8 oz whipped topping like cool whip

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the orange Jello mix. Stir well until the Jello powder is fully incorporated into the cottage cheese.
Drain the liquid from the two cans of mandarin oranges and the can of crushed pineapple. This step is important to avoid making the salad too watery.
Gently fold the drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple into the cottage cheese and Jello mixture. Be careful not to break up the orange segments too much.
Fold the entire container of whipped topping into the mixture. Gently stir until everything is evenly combined and the salad has a light, fluffy texture.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a serving dish and cover it. Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, or until the Jello salad is fully set and chilled through.
Once chilled, your orange Jello salad is ready to serve. Scoop it into bowls or onto plates and enjoy this refreshing, creamy treat!

Notes

Use Cold Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients, especially the Cool Whip and fruit, are well chilled before mixing. This helps the salad set more quickly and evenly.
Gentle Folding: When incorporating the fruit and Cool Whip, fold gently to maintain the fruit’s shape and the fluffy texture of the whipped topping.
Chill Time: Allow the salad to chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible. This ensures the Jello sets properly and the flavors meld together.
Enhance Flavor: For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a splash of orange juice or zest from an orange when mixing the cottage cheese and Jello.

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