Tina's Jello Salad
Submitted by doreen
Fluffy no-bake orange Jello salad with cream cheese, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple. A retro potluck side that chills overnight and feeds a crowd.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
0 minREADY
6 hrsEvery church supper, holiday buffet, and family reunion needs a Jello salad, and this one earns its spot on the table every single time.
Cream cheese and mayo get blended smooth, then folded with whipped topping and a packet of dry orange Jello powder (yep, straight from the box, no boiling water needed). Drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple go in last, and the whole thing chills until it sets into a fluffy, creamy, fruity cloud.
Ten minutes of effort. Zero cooking. Pure nostalgia.
Kitchen Tips
- Drain the canned fruit well. Extra liquid will make the salad weepy instead of fluffy.
- Soften the cream cheese before blending or you’ll end up with stubborn lumps.
- Pour it into a mold for a retro presentation, or just serve it from the bowl. Nobody’s judging at a potluck.
Ingredients
Directions
Drain oranges and pineapple and set aside.
Take mayonnaise and cream cheese and blend together.
Add whipped topping and mix thoroughly.
Sprinkle dry Jello and stir.
Add pineapple and oranges, mix and chill, or to mold - pour into mold and chill over night.
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