Description
A light and refreshing Mandarin Orange Salad combining creamy Cool Whip and sour cream with tangy orange-flavored gelatin, juicy mandarin oranges, and sweet mini marshmallows. This easy no-cook dessert salad is perfect for potlucks or a simple treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10 ounces Cool Whip thawed (1 container)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 3 ounce Package orange-flavored gelatin
- 15 ounce Can mandarin oranges well drained
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Mix base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed Cool Whip and sour cream until smooth and well blended.
- Add gelatin: Stir in the orange-flavored gelatin powder gradually, mixing until it is fully dissolved and evenly incorporated into the creamy mixture.
- Fold in fruit and marshmallows: Gently fold the well-drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows into the mixture, being careful not to break the fruit.
- 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 ensure even texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use well-drained mandarin oranges to prevent excess liquid from thinning the salad.
- Stir the salad gently before serving to keep the marshmallows and fruit evenly distributed.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 2 days.
- For a slightly firmer texture, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
