Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
This easy Mandarin Orange Jello Salad recipe is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or as a light and refreshing dessert, that comes together in under 30 minutes and is sure to be a hit!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 215kcal
Ingredients
- 3 oz box orange gelatin
- 1 ½ cup water divided
- 3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 29 oz can mandarin oranges
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Set aside some of the mandarins, marshmallows, and coconut for topping the dessert at the end.
- Boil 1 cup of water.
- Add orange gelatin powder to a large mixing bowl, then pour in the boiling water and whisk for about 1 minute until the gelatin is dissolved. Whisk in ½ cup of cold water, then transfer to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bowl of gelatin from the refrigerator, and whisk in the vanilla pudding powder.
- Return to the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to allow the mixture to set slightly.
- Remove the bowl of gelatin from the refrigerator, and fold in the whipped topping.
- Add mandarins, mini marshmallows, and coconut, and stir until combined.
- Transfer to a dish or bowl for serving, and top with the mandarins, marshmallows, and coconut that you set aside.
- Cover the dish, and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow it to completely set before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg