Description
This refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows with the creamy texture of Cool Whip and sour cream, all brought together by orange-flavored gelatin for a light, fruity dessert or side dish that’s perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 10 ounces Cool Whip thawed (1 container)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 ounce package orange-flavored gelatin
- 15 ounce can mandarin oranges well drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed Cool Whip and sour cream, stirring gently to blend them evenly.
- Add Gelatin: Stir the orange-flavored gelatin into the Cool Whip and sour cream mixture until it is thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- Fold in Fruit and Marshmallows: Gently fold in the well-drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking the fruit.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Stir well before serving to recombine any separated ingredients.
Notes
- Leftovers should be stored in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- For a firmer texture, chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Mini marshmallows add a delightful chewiness but can be reduced or substituted with chopped nuts for added crunch.
- Ensure mandarin oranges are well drained to avoid excess liquid diluting the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
