My Mama made this Orange Jello Salad for our family growing up and I am not sure why she called it a salad but ever since I have made it for my kids I have called this a salad too.
If you are from the midwest, you will probably call this a salad like we do however you won't find any vegetables in this salad but have no fear it has incredible taste! You can serve this Orange Jello Salad as a side to any savory meal as a perfect sweet compliment with a touch of protein in it too. My kids love this salad and every time I make it they beg me to make it again and again.
Looks delicious right? This is one you can feel good about because it does have cottage cheese in it which is a protein too! Counteracts that sweet right? LOL
Love these types of easy kid friendly recipes? You have to try this SNICKERS APPLE SALAD it is just as scrumptious and one your entire family will love!
This Orange Jello Salad is so easy to throw together and it takes only a few ingredients too! Here is how I did it
Ingredients: Orange Jello Salad
6 oz Orange Jello
15 oz mandrain oranges drained
8 oz crushed pineapple drained
8 oz mini marshmallows
8 oz cool whip
Instructions: Orange Jello Salad
- In a large bowl add container of cottage cheese and packet of jello powder and mix well
- Then drain can of Mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple
- Add fruit to cottage cheese mixture and mix well adding in marshmallows then folding in cool whip
- Place in air tight container
- Let set up in fridge for an hour then serve
Side Idea:
This is a perfect side to a dinner to add just a little sweet to your meal. I love pairing this with a meal like this HONEY GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN -this was one of Q's favorite and you can check out the rest of his favorites in my blog section COOKING WITH Q ❤️ HERE this was a way to honor my late husband with his favorite kitchen hacks and meals. We love and miss you Q!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip: Orange Jello Salad
You can make ahead the night before serving. Leftovers cab be kept for up to 5 days in air tight container in the refrigerator. This bowl set HERE is perfect for making, storing and even serving too! Bowls store within themselves and have air tight lids making them very versatile bowls for any Crazy Busy Mama.
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Video Tutorial: Orange Jello Salad
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Orange Jello Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 oz Cottage Cheese
- 6 oz Orange Jello
- 15 oz mandrain oranges drained
- 8 oz crushed pineapple drained
- 8 oz mini marshmallows
- 8 oz cool whip
Instructions
- In a large bowl add container of cottage cheese and packet of jello powder and mix well
- Then drain can of Mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple
- Add fruit to cottage cheese mixture and mix well adding in marshmallows then folding in cool whip
- Place in air tight container
- Let set up in fridge for an hour then serve
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Hi there. How much cottage cheese?
So easy
Love this!!
We love this recipe
Ohhh I remember my mama making the orange jello salad and I loved it.