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Orange Gelatin Salad

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"This is an easy fruit salad recipe and people always ask for it." — Susie Williams

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Original recipe makes 6 to 8 servings Change Servings

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix

16 ounces cottage cheese
8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed

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Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple and gelatin. Mix well and chill for 1/2 an hour.
Add cottage cheese to fruit; stir to mix.
Gently fold in whipped topping; chill and serve.

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PREP 10 mins
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I love this! My mother-in-law introduced it to me and it's a family favorite. We just mix everything together in one bowl, chill, and serve. I usually use sugar-free jello, fat-free cool whip and cottage cheese, and it's nearly as good without the guilt. I've seen a couple of comments about the gelatin... you DO NOT make the jello, you just mix the packet in. Enjoy!

—NikkysNiche

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Aug 16, 2005

This salad was ok tasting but the cottage cheese gave it a weird texture. I have found another recipe that had the taste I was expecting with a light and fluffy texture. ORANGE MANDARIN SALAD 1 lg. box orange Jello, 1 (6 oz.) can mandarin oranges,drain, save juice 1 c. Cool Whip. Prepare Jello using basic directions on box. Use mandarin juice for some of the water. Put in bowl deep enough to use electric mixer. Chill until partially jelled. Beat with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add mandarin oranges and Cool Whip. Chill and serve.

—Char

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Jul 23, 2003

Yummy salad, Susie. I have made this several times, using different flavors of gelatin and fruit. I have never tasted a bad combination. So experiment to find your favorites. I do cut back on the Cool Whip by about one-fourth. A little too sweet if the whole amount is used. Thanks for sharing :)

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Mar 16, 2006

I used sugar free jello, sugar free Cool Whip and low fat cottage cheese (blended in a food processor to make it creamy). Very good for a low sugar dessert. My diabetic dad loved it!

—LoveToCook

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Nov 13, 2002

this is a versital you use just about any flavor of gelatin you prefer

—CRAZYSCANDY

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Jul 03, 2006

My mom has made this Orange Salad for many, many years. I couldn't quite remember how to make it so I found your recipe. It is exactly like mom used to make and oh so delicious! Always has been a favorite of mine, especially during the summer months. Excellent and highly recommended. Don't let the though of cottage cheese in the recipe scare you away! It is delicious!

—MaineMamaOf4

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Jun 30, 2003

This is home food for me - my mom used to make a similar dish every summer for us growing up. I don't know how many reunions she took this to. She used a blender to give the cottage cheese a smoother texture. I love this although my son prefers his jello just "plain please"...

—dwieberg

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Jun 20, 2004

This didn't look too pretty but tasted really good. It didn't say to dilute the jello but I assumed you would make it according to package directions. I added the package directions hint of substituting part of the water with soda (I used diet orange and sugar free jello for my diabetic dad) and it was very tasty. I think the next time I make it I will blend the cottage cheese with the partially set jello then add the fruit and whipped topping. I might add some nuts and maybe coconut next time too.

—EMERALDCITYJEWEL

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Nutrition

Calories
289 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
41.2 g
13%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
8.2 g
13%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
10.3 g
21%

Sodium
350 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Orange Gelatin Salad

Serving Size: 1/7 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 289
Calories from Fat: 74

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.2g 13 %
Saturated Fat 7.2g 36 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 350mg 14 %
** Potassium 93mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 41.2g 13 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 10.3g 21 %
Sugars 35.4g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 12 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.