Can I freeze this Jello salad?
Freezing is not recommended. The whipped topping and gelatin can separate and become watery after thawing, which affects the salad’s fluffy texture. It’s best served fresh or chilled for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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- Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad: A sweet, creamy blend of whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows, this dish offers a texture and flavor almost identical to Mandarin Orange Jello Salad, making it perfect for potlucks and holiday spreads.
- Mandarin Orange Pound Cake: Featuring the same citrus-forward notes, this pound cake is rich, moist, and ideal for dessert lovers who enjoy the bright flavor of mandarin oranges in a more baked and dense format.
- Orange Gelatin Salad: This refreshing, jello-based salad includes similar ingredients like orange gelatin and fruit, making it a great alternative or companion dish to the classic Mandarin Orange Jello Salad.
Mandarin Orange Jello Salad
- Author: Elina
- Total Time: 5 minutes (+ chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
This Mandarin Orange Jello Salad is a light, creamy, and fruity dessert or side dish that comes together in just 5 minutes. Made without cottage cheese, it combines orange jello, Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows for a sweet creamsicle flavor perfect for potlucks, holidays, or casual gatherings.
