Description
This refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad combines creamy Cool Whip and sour cream with sweet mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and orange-flavored gelatin for a light and fruity dessert or side dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 ounces Cool Whip, thawed (1 container)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 ounces orange-flavored gelatin (1 package)
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges, well drained (1 can)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed Cool Whip and sour cream, stirring them together until smooth and well blended.
- Add Gelatin: Stir in the orange-flavored gelatin powder until it is fully incorporated into the creamy mixture, ensuring an even flavor throughout.
- Fold in Fruit and Marshmallows: Gently fold the well-drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows into the mixture, being careful not to crush the oranges.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or container. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Stir well before serving to maintain a fluffy texture.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat sour cream or a reduced-fat whipped topping.
- Mini marshmallows add sweetness and texture, but you can reduce the quantity or substitute with chopped nuts for a crunch.
- Make sure to drain the mandarin oranges thoroughly to avoid excess juice diluting the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
