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Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
Anne Newgent

Easy 5-Minute Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

This refreshing 5-minute Mandarin Orange Jello Salad combines the lightness of orange gelatin with creamy cottage cheese, sweet mandarin oranges, and a fluffy topping, perfect for a quick and delightful side dish or dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 oz. package powdered orange gelatin
  • 16 oz. cottage cheese small curd preferred
  • 11 oz. or 15 oz. can mandarin oranges drained
  • 2 cups Cool Whip or Homemade Real Whipped Cream see notes for homemade recipe

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula or spoon
  • can opener

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine the powdered orange gelatin with cottage cheese, then add and mix in the drained mandarin oranges.
  2. Gently fold in the Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream.
  3. For best results, refrigerate the salad for several hours before serving to allow it to set, though it can be enjoyed immediately.

Notes

For a homemade whipped cream option, refer to the author's linked recipe. Chilling the salad for several hours before serving helps it set up better, though it can be enjoyed immediately.