Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad
You can never go wrong with a classic recipe like this mandarin orange fluff salad. It only takes a handful of ingredients to make and a quick toss together. A deliciously sweet and fruity side dish for most occasions.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 box Orange Gelatin Powder 3 ounces
- 1 Can Mandarin Oranges drained (14 ounces)
- 1 ½ Cups Mini Marshmallows
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese
- 1 Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
Instructions
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Combine the whipped cream and orange jello powder in a large mixing bowl and mix until no white streaks remain.
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Add the remaining ingredients and fold them in until fully combined.
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Serve immediately or store in the fridge, covered, until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
This can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. You’ll want to cover it with at least plastic when storing it or it will dry out. Do not freeze.
If you store it in the fridge for at least a day, the flavor has a chance to really soak in and it’s truly the best.
You’ll want to stir it well after storing it as some of the liquid will migrate to the top. This simply redistributes it evenly.
The marshmallows will get much gooier once stored. Don’t be alarmed, this is ok and, in my opinion, makes it better.
Swap out various jello flavors to change up the entire flavor of the salad.
Other popular add-ins are sour cream, yogurt, fruit cocktail, chopped pecans, etc. Many variances exist for this salad since it’s been around for so many years. So, just adjust it to your preferences.