Mandarin Orange Salad
A layered dessert salad with orange gelatin, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and lemon pudding. It's a sweet and fruity treat perfect for potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 large orange flavored gelatin
- 473 ml boiling water
- 1 frozen orange juice
- 237 ml crushed pineapple with juice
- 2 mandarin oranges
- 1 large instant lemon pudding mix
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 6 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 15.9 mg
- Iron: 0.07 mg
- Magnesium: 6.37 mg
- Phosphorus: 71.7 mg
- Potassium: 87.4 mg
- Zinc: 0.04 mg
Let's Prepare
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- 1 large orange flavored gelatin
- 473 ml boiling water
- 1 frozen orange juice
- 237 ml crushed pineapple with juice
- 2 mandarin oranges
- 1 large instant lemon pudding mix
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a large bowl, dissolve 1 package (6 oz) orange-flavored gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
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Step 2.
Add 1 can (12 oz) frozen orange juice concentrate to the gelatin mixture. Stir until the concentrate is fully melted and incorporated.
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Step 3.
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours, or until firm to the touch.
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Step 4.
While the first layer sets, drain 2 small cans (about 11 oz each) mandarin oranges, reserving the liquid. Also drain 1 cup crushed pineapple, reserving the juice.
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Step 5.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained pineapple (with its juice), the drained mandarin oranges, and 1 package (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix. Stir until the pudding mix is fully incorporated and the mixture thickens slightly.
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Step 6.
Once the first gelatin layer is fully set, spoon the lemon-pudding mixture evenly over the top. Spread gently to cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.