Reviewed: Aug. 27, 2008

I made this for a luncheon meeting. It got rave reviews. Everyone wanted the recipe. I have never seen instant tapioca so I used regular. I also added 2 cups mini marshmallows as others suggested. It made the salad go further and didn't take away from the flavor. Will definitely make again.

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Carol Jo

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, USA
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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2008

This recipe was great. I couldn't find instant tapioca pudding and substituted cook and serve as mentioned by another person. It worked out fine. The mixture takes a while to cool and the tapioca cooks while it is cooling. Even my picky 8yr old (who only likes plain jello) liked this!!!

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Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2008

This was okay. I felt it tasted like cool whip more than anything, though. Not sure if I will make it again - if I do, I will cut the cool whip.

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Julie


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Reviewed: May 29, 2008

I thought this was excellent, although I couldn't find instant tapioca pudding so used the cook and serve kind which worked fine. The second time I made it I omitted the pineapple as I thought it gave good flavor but an odd texture. I used the same recipe again but instead of orange jello and mandarine oranges I substituted strawberry jello and frozen strawberries and it was delicious. I did not have any problems with either one of them setting up properly. I did stir them once while they were setting up as the fruit sunk to the bottom a bit at first. Love it!

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SharonM


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Reviewed: May 29, 2008

This was good, although very sweet. I couldn't find instant tapioca pudding anywhere, so used the cook-and-serve kind in place of it, and it turned out fine. I took another reviewer's suggestion and added marshmallows(2 c.) and didn't have any problem with it being runny. Next time I will decrease the marshmallows and possibly add in some shredded coconut. It's almost more 'desserty' than a salad - tastes kinda like an orange creamcicle.

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LoriFaye

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Reviewed: May 3, 2008

Yum, this was delicious and easy. My kids & hubby loved it too. Great with any flavor jello.

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WendyM

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2008

I love this recipe. I've been making this salad for years now, and someone is always asking for the recipe. It is perfect as is, but when I want to change it around a little, I add peach flavored jello instead of the orange and throw in some sliced,canned peaches, too.

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carl4869

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2008

This recipe is fantastic!!! I was asked to bring jello salad for Easter dinner. My family isn't big jello on jello. I made this salad and didn't have enough. It was gobbled up immediately. My mother said that it was so good that she didn't want to eat anything else. I will make this again and double the recipe. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!

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Angel Anderson


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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008

I looked through tons of recipes to find this one. My grandma always makes this for family dinners, but I couldn't get ahold of her when I was ready to make it! Love this stuff!

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Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2008

This was so yummy! I took it to a church potluck and everybody loved it, even my 10 year old who normally doesn't like jello salads! This is really sweet, so be prepared for that. I used fruit in its own juice, but put in some marshmallows, which might have made it sweeter. You can't tell there's tapioca in here, so don't let that scare you away. The marshmallows gave it a little texture which we all liked, and I'd consider adding some chopped walnuts or pecans if you like nuts. Anyway, it was really good, and it'd be easy to sit and eat a bowl of it!***I just made this for the 3rd time (for Easter) and couldn't find instant Tapioca anywhere, so used the Jello cook and serve, and it was just as good. If I hadn't added the marshmallows (about 2-3 cups)it might've been too runny, but w/marshmallows it was perfect. As for the reviewer that said hers was too runny, I wonder if she forgot to drain her fruit? That extra fruit juice would definitely make it too runny!

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2008

The overall taste was really good. But, my salad was very liquidy and I was disappointed that it did not set up. I initially allowed it 2 hours to cool after cooking it, then I added the cool whip and fruit. Then I allowed it another 2 hours in the fridge and an hour in the freezer and it still didn't resemble anything spectacular. I made it for a funeral... I hope that people don't notice how aweful it looks. How embarassing. Make a different recipe.

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Jacki

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

This recipe is the best! All kids (young and old)will love it! It's always a hit at family dinners and pot lucks! I double the recipe for a crowd because it will be gone! My family ALWAYS asks for this recipe for family dinners!

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2007

I made this for my parents using sugar free jello, pudding and cool whip... since they are both diabetic. They loved it and insist that I make it for all family get-to-gethers. The great thing about sugar free cool whip is that is never breaks down... it's always creamy even after a couple of days.

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2007

I'm not a big fan of gelatin salads, but I love this one. The flavor reminds me of a 50/50 ice cream bar. It's very sweet and fluffy, more of a dessert than a side salad.

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Wendy

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2007

We really like this salad, it is creamy and yummy, we eat it all year round.

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