Mandarin Orange Salad
Servings 12
This mandarin orange salad is easy to whip up and will become your go-to recipe for a memorable summer cookout or potluck.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cottage cheese
- 11 oz mandarin oranges drained
- 6 oz orange jello
- 9 oz Cool Whip thawed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cottage cheese in a blender or with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy and your desired texture.
- Add cool whip, and jello, and drain oranges. Blend or mix on low until well incorporated.
- Place salad in covered dish and chill for one hour before serving.
Notes
Expert Tip for Smoother Texture: If you want a very smooth texture you will want to use a blender. If you like a little more texture then use the hand mixer. The most important step for a smooth texture is to blend the cottage cheese until smooth. This step will make a significant difference in the final texture of your salad.
Refrigerate: After enjoying your mandarin orange salad, you can store the leftovers in an airtight sealed container in the fridge. They should stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Unfortunately, this salad doesn't freeze well due to the creamy nature of the ingredients. Freezing can cause these ingredients to change in texture and consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg