Mandarin Orange Gelatin Salad

The orange is not my favorite for this salad. I prefer the Lime jello, with crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits (drained), chopped pecan, 1 container whipped topping and 2 cups cottage cheese. We’ve made this salad since the 1970’s, its a very refreshing dessert or side to a spring table.

I have made about the same thing for years but there is too much cottage cheese in this. I use 1 large pkg orange jello, 1 cup water, and dissolve. add 1 quarter cup cold water. 1 package cottage cheese, 2 small or 1 large can mandarin oranges. refrigerate till soft set and add whipped cream. fold in and refrigerate

Been making this for years. I do a variation with drained crushed pineapples. Then lay the Mandarin oranges on top in a circular pattern. Very pretty when sharing. Works great with sugar free & other no sugar added fruit.

I use sugar free jello and fat free cool whip. Never miss the extra caloriee

I channeled my inner “That Midwestern Mom” and put together this jello fluff salad. In all honesty I can count on my one hand the number of times i’ve eaten a fluff salad. They aren’t something I really make but they hold a strong core memory from when my grandpa passed away and people brought food to my grandma’s house. I halved this recipe and made as written. The only change I would make would be to add more mandarin oranges. I will add, fluff salads are an acquired taste, you either love them or hate them, I have a mixed house.

A variation of this recipe–which have we affectionately christened “Pink Stuff”–is a must for all our family get togethers. We use strawberry flavored gelatin mix (dry) and drained pineapple tidbits or drained crushed pineapple in place of mandarin oranges. We recently started adding fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries to it…pure bliss! This light salad/dessert goes well with a heavy meal. I serve it in an older Princess House ice bucket for that added splash of prettiness…tea cups/saucers also make a nice presentation! Quick, easy and so DELISH! Recommend using the thawed frozen whipped topping as the you-whip types of topping do not work for me.

One container of cottage cheese is plenty for this salad. I like to triple the oranges in this salad and I add one bag of mini marshmallows to help soak up some of the “juice” that comes when this salad sits. My husband swore up and down that he didn’t like “fluffy” salads until he tried this one and ate three bowls, back to back.

I have had this desert for years on the holidays. My mom discovered this many years ago and it became a family tradition. This is my moms favorite holiday desert. It is sad that she can no longer make this for herself and we have moved out of state. My sister doesn’t cook on the holidays so my mom may never get this desert again.

So glad to have this recipe! Funny story…I’ll keep it short…A co-worker brought this to a work pot luck…I was so excited, afterall it was one of my favorites. She didnt like me so well..when I told her it was one of my favorites, she grabbed it and put it away in the fridge. HaHa now I can make my own! Thank you !

This has been a favorite of mine for years! It’s so quick and easy. I use it for a lot of church potlucks!

can also use lime jello and pineapple

This is a hit at any party. I also take this to funerals as it can be dropped off the night before. Never come home with leftovers. Strawberry is also a hit

very nice and light with just the right consistancy for us.I used all your ingredients but used low fat,low carb products.Thankyou.

I love love love this! As dessert or as a sidedish.

This is comfort food. My family made jello salads for every family outing during my years at home. My mom used to use a blender to smooth out out the texture and then add the fruit. I love dishes like this – 5 minutes to put together! I recommend using small curd cottage cheese. I used fat-free cottage cheese, and sugar-free whipped topping. Unfortunately, I didn’t have any mandarin oranges on hand – and it was fine without. This had 2-3 hours to set, but could have used a little more. Enjoy everyone – and thanks for sharing!

My grandmother made this salad for me, by request, when I was a child. I now make it for my own children who absolutely love it. As mentioned, this does go over very well at family gatherings, especially with children who are picky eaters. So quick and easy; perfect for those evenings when the family asks, “What’s for dessert??”. 🙂

I love this recipe, so easy, and a little good for you. I think that next time I will add more oranges.

I remember my mom making this for my 5th birthday and I have loved it ever since. I have made variations with 1 small box of cherry and 1 small box of orange jello. I also prefer to use small curd cottage cheese to cut down on a potential mouth full of cheese-only and usually add additional oranges or a can of pineapple chunks. can’t wait to make this same recipe for my kids some day. Thanks

Update: Made this again for a luncheon, this time I added marshmallows to it (posted pic). Original review: I used this recipe, but kind of combined it with another recipe that I had. I was a little nervous about putting the powdered gelatin in with the other stuff, and not actually making the jello per say (ie boiling the water). But it actually turned out really well! I subbed the cottage cheese for 8 oz. of sour cream and added cherries & crushed pineapple. My 3yo is calling this ‘shark salad’ since we got the other recipe with the cherries and cr. pineapple from the kids section of our local newspaper and the section was about sharks, LOL! (: Thanks for the post! My 3yo had like 5 bowls through the day!

I made some changes based on what I had in my cabinets so I used canned strawberries and strawberry/banana jello instead. I thought this was good but I think its just a bit too sweet for my taste to eat plain. I liked it spread on a bagel for breakfast.

Easy to make, perfect as a light side dish with summer meals.