Here’s a classic Mandarin Orange Pineapple Marshmallow Jello Salad 🍊🍍—a sweet, creamy dessert salad that’s popular at potlucks and holiday dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- ½ cup cottage cheese or vanilla yogurt (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
- Dissolve the gelatin
- In a bowl, pour the orange gelatin over 1 cup boiling water.
- Stir until fully dissolved.
- Cool slightly
- Let it cool for about 10–15 minutes (don’t let it set).
- Mix the fruit
- Stir in the mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple.
- Add the creamy ingredients
- Fold in mini marshmallows, whipped topping, and cottage cheese or yogurt if using.
- Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours until set and fluffy.
Optional Add-Ins
- 🥥 ½ cup shredded coconut
- 🍒 Maraschino cherries (halved)
- 🥜 Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 🍌 Sliced bananas (add right before serving)
Serving Tip
Serve well chilled in a bowl or individual cups. It works great as a dessert or sweet side dish at BBQs, Easter, Thanksgiving, or summer picnics. 🍽️
✅ If you want, I can also show you:
- a 5-minute “no-set” fluffy version
- a vintage 1950s ambrosia-style version
- or a lighter / low-sugar version.
