Mandarin Orange Salad
"A nostalgic holiday table wouldn’t be the same without Grandma’s mandarin orange salad! Whether you serve it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or your next Sunday supper, the combination of orange Jell-O, canned mandarin oranges, marshmallows, pecans, and fluffy Cool Whip yields a flavorful, old-fashioned fruit salad that’s always well received. Why You’ll Love This Mandarin Orange Jello Salad: - Quick and Easy. You only need about 10 minutes to stir this side dish together. There’s no cooking involved, and no fancy equipment necessary. - Make Ahead. Especially during the busy holiday season, it’s most convenient to assemble recipes in advance. This eliminates last-minute stress, and allows you to focus on your guests. This orange fluff salad is one of those gems that can be stirred together ahead of time and then chilled until ready to enjoy. - Minimal Ingredients. The dish comes together with just 6 simple, easy-to-find ingredients that you can keep on hand in your pantry, fridge, or freezer. - Versatile. Is it a side dish salad or a dessert? You decide! This dish is obviously sweet enough for the dessert buffet, but it’s equally tasty alongside savory entrees like ham, turkey, chicken, or beef."
Serves8 people
Preparation Time10 min
Chilling Time1 hr
Cooking MethodNo Bake