Go Back
+ servings
Classic Orange Jello Salad Recipe in a couple bowls
Print

Classic Orange Jello Salad Recipe

If you’re looking for a sweet, creamy, and nostalgic dish to add to your dinner tables, this Classic Orange Jello Salad recipe is the perfect choice.
Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine classic
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 3.4 oz box orange jello
  • 14 oz can of mandarin oranges drained well
  • 20 oz can crushed pineapple drained well
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add cottage cheese. Sprinkle the orange Jell-O mix evenly over the top and stir until combined.
    cottage cheese and jello mix in a bowl
  • Add the drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple, mixing gently.
    pineapple and oranges added to bowl
  • Stir in the mini marshmallows.
    mini marshmallows added to bowl
  • Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
    whipped topping added to bowl
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) before serving.
    Classic Orange Jello Salad in a bowl
  • Serve in a serving dish or jello mold for a classic touch. Garnish with extra mandarin oranges or maraschino cherries if desired.
    Classic Orange Jello Salad in some bowls