Description
A vibrant and refreshing side dish combining sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for Easter and spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of orange flavored Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Dissolve the Jello: Begin by taking a mixing bowl and adding the orange flavored Jello. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir well until dissolved.
- Add cold water: Once dissolved, add 1 cup of cold water to the mixture. Mix well.
- Cool slightly: Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature to prevent other ingredients from melting.
- Mix in fruits and marshmallows: Gently fold in the drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows.
- Add whipped topping: Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping into the mixture.
- Include nuts (optional): If using, add the chopped nuts now.
- Refrigerate until set: Pour the mixture into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for about 240 minutes (4 hours) or until set.
- Serve chilled as a delightful side at your holiday meal.
Notes
For best texture, allow the salad to set overnight if possible. Experiment with different Jello flavors for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg