Description
A vibrant no-bake salad blending orange jello, tropical fruits, and marshmallows. The tangy jello and creamy sour cream balance the sweet fruit, creating a light, refreshing dish perfect for parties or quick desserts.
Ingredients
1 package (3 oz) orange gelatin
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1 (10 oz) can mandarin oranges in syrup, drained
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/3 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
Boil 1 cup water as per gelatin package instructions. Mix gelatin powder with boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Let cool 5 minutes, then refrigerate 10 minutes until slightly thickened. In a large bowl, combine drained pineapple and mandarin oranges. Mix in cooled gelatin and sour cream until blended. Gently fold in mini marshmallows. Chill for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh fruit if preferred (1 cup pineapple chunks + 1 cup drained mandarin oranges). For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt. Store in airtight container for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg