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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 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
Chill Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings 8
- 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
In a large mixing bowl, add cottage cheese. Sprinkle the orange Jell-O mix evenly over the top and stir until combined.
Add the drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple, mixing gently.
Stir in the mini marshmallows.
Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) before serving.
Serve in a serving dish or jello mold for a classic touch. Garnish with extra mandarin oranges or maraschino cherries if desired.