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4-Ingredient Orange Jello Salad

January 26, 2017 by Aubrey

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Orange Jello Salad recipes are one of my favorite to serve. The worst part about get-togethers and potlucks is deciding what to bring. Do you bring a dessert, a side? What is your budget? Do you want to be that cheap person that brings a bag of chips or the overachiever that makes the most exquisitely decorated dish. That sometimes depends on how much free time you have on your hands, and let’s face it, not much of us have a lot of free time.

This post is sponsored by Wonderful Halos Mandarin Oranges. All opinions are my own. 

Fast, easy, 4 ingredient Orange Jello Salad, perfect for picnics, gatherings, and get-togethers or just for a quick afternoon snack!

Easy 4-Ingredient Orange Jello Salad

So what do you bring that will look like you spent sufficient time and money, but that everyone will love? What about mandarin Orange Jello Salad? This is one of my personal favorites. My mom used to make it all the time growing up. It took me a while to make it like her, and it still isn’t quite the same. Maybe because I had to make it myself instead of just eating hers.

Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

Orange Jello Salad is super easy to make. This recipe is a mandarin orange jello salad with cool whip. It also use cottage cheese. Just open the containers, dump and mix. The prettier the bowl, the harder it looks like you worked. It only takes about 10 minutes to make and tastes fantastic. It’s like a dessert, but there’s some healthy stuff in there too right?

How to Make Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

Jello Salad Recipes are so yummy, like this orange cottage cheese salad recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 1 Small (about 8 oz) tub of Cool Whip
  • 1 Small (about 8-12 oz) tub of Cottage Cheese
  • 1 Package Orange Jello Mix
  • 2-3 Wonderful Halos Mandarin Oranges

mandarin orange jello salad with cool whip

Directions:

1. Open the Cool Whip, cottage cheese and Orange Jello. Dump all the ingredients into a large bowl. This works better when the Cool Whip is not frozen.

2. Mix well.

3. Peel mandarin oranges and toss individual slices into the bowl.

4. Fold oranges into the mixture.

4. You may need to refrigerate for 20 minutes to an hour for it to set. It isn’t needed, but it works better set up.

orange cottage cheese salad recipe

Orange Jello Salad with Cool Whip Recipe

4.8 from 12 reviews
Orange Jello Salad
 
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Prep time
2 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
12 mins
 
Sweet and fluffy Mandarin Orange Jello Salad with Cool Whip and cottage cheese. Quick and easy recipe to bring to any get-together.
Author: Aubrey at A Mom's Take
Recipe type: Sides
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings roughly
Ingredients:
  • 1- 8oz Container Cool Whip
  • 1- 12oz Container Cottage Cheese
  • 1 Pkg Orange Jello Powder
  • 2-3 peeled Wonderful Halos Mandarin Oranges
Directions:
  1. Open the Cool Whip (works better if it's soft not frozen), cottage cheese and Orange Jello
  2. Pour contents into a bowl.
  3. Mix well by hand.
  4. Drop in peeled mandarin orange slices and mix in.
  5. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes to set up (recommended, but not necessary if you're in a hurry). Enjoy! Easily double recipe by just adding twice as much.
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We love jello salad recipes! Try this yummy Jello Pretzel Salad next!

Jello Pretzel Salad Recipe

Wonderful Halos Mandarin Oranges are the perfect sidekick to your diet. They’re a great source of vitamin C with only 50 calories. They are just the right size for a lunch box or after school snack. Halos are so easy to peel, you don’t need to worry about your kids being able to peel them themselves.

mandarin orange jello salad

Next time you’re invited to a potluck and don’t know what to bring, grab some Wonderful Halos Mandarin Oranges and make some tasty Orange Cottage Cheese Salad. It’s very fast, cheap and easy to make and has always been a party favorite for me.

Do you have any favorite memories of jello salad recipes from growing up? 

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  1. Angie ~ ambient wares says

    February 10, 2017 at 11:25 am

    Looks tasty! Thank you for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

  2. Amy Orvin says

    February 9, 2017 at 7:20 am

    Halos are so wonderful! I love them.

  3. Rajee Pandi says

    February 9, 2017 at 3:56 am

    I love your recipes and need to try it

  4. jberry says

    February 8, 2017 at 10:58 am

    Seems simple enough, don’t know if I’d make it, would try it though.

  5. Kaycee F says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    Looks easy enough for even me to make and everyone loves Hails!!

  6. Gail says

    February 7, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Sounds tasty and refreshing

  7. Melissa says

    February 7, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Two of my favorites in one recipe! This is the perfect dish and looks not to hard to replicate! I know what is on our weekend menu ! Thanks for sharing

  8. Reesa Lewandowski says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:05 am

    Oh my goodness does that look good! We are obsessed with Halos!

  9. Autumn Reo says

    February 7, 2017 at 7:09 am

    I have never seen a recipe like this before but I am sure it’s gonna become a new favorite of my kids!

  10. Kari Wagner Hoban says

    February 7, 2017 at 6:41 am

    I wonder if I use low fat cottage cheese and cool whip if it would make a difference? I am on Weight Watchers and this sounds amazing.

    • Janel says

      February 7, 2017 at 11:53 am

      Give it a shot! I’m sure it would taste just fine! 🙂

  11. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    February 7, 2017 at 2:57 am

    This looks SO good! My kids will surely enjoy this! I can’t wait to try!

  12. Alicia says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    This looks like something my kids would love! It’s easy to make too so bonus points for that 🙂

  13. Angela says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    I love halos!

  14. Liz Mays says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    This is so cool! I think making one of these for a party would be great. The flavor sounds refreshing!

  15. Barbara says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    Looks good. Love Halos

  16. gingermommyrants says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I am excited to get the ingredients I need to make some this week.

  17. Elizabeth Lampman says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    Halo’s are my kids favorite. This looks like a delicious snack they will love. I will have to give this recipe a try.

  18. Amy Desrosiers says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    I love orange flavored snacks. I would be interested in trying this out.

  19. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    That sounds so good! I love to make creamy, fruity desserts like this. I can’t wait to try this recipe.

  20. Sherry says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I love anything orange flavored. I have to make this. I’ll probably eat the whole thing myself. LOL

  21. Sarah Bailey says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I am all for things that have a few ingredients to make them. I am going to have to give this a whirl.

  22. Robin Rue says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    My boys would be head over heels for this. I am going to have to make this for them.

  23. TColeman says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    I have never heard of anything like this. It looks so delicious and my family would love it.

  24. Jeanette says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Oh my goodness I know my son would love this! I’m just about to go pick him up from school and this would be a really good afterschool snack.

  25. Meagan says

    February 6, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Yum! This looks like something my kids would eat for like every meal. Going to have to try this!

  26. Jeni Hawkins says

    February 6, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    What a great, creative recipe! Looks so simple, I might have to run to the store to make this for a sweet dessert! Thanks so much!

  27. Jillian Too says

    February 4, 2017 at 5:48 pm

    I love how easy they are to eat.

  28. Leela says

    February 3, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    That sounds great!

  29. Audrey Stewart says

    February 3, 2017 at 6:07 am

    We love Halos. I am so glad that they have now put them in a smaller size bag, because we are a small family and can’t eat a box full of them. They go bad before we finish the crate.

  30. ellen beck says

    February 2, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    I try and keep Halos around whenever they are in season. They taste great and make fantastic snacks. I also love your recipe.

  31. Seyma Shabbir says

    February 2, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    I love Halos. Easy to peel fruit for my sons too!

  32. Shelly Leatham says

    February 2, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    We love Halos! They never last long in my house!

  33. jeremy mclaughlin says

    February 2, 2017 at 7:44 am

    My sons love to eat Halos

  34. Margaret Maggie Porter says

    February 1, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Big fan of Halos. im going to try this for our church suppers!

  35. Sarah Hayes says

    January 31, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    we love halos. perfect little snack

  36. KENNETH OHL says

    January 31, 2017 at 3:55 am

    This would be a big hit with my little niece for sure

  37. bn100 says

    January 30, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    salad looks tasty

  38. Amanda Alvarado says

    January 29, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Halos are a favorite in our home! We also like Cuties! I love when they are in season!!

  39. Laurajj says

    January 28, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Oh wow, this looks so good! I love making salads like this to go with dinner. They are always so refreshing! I have to try this one! Sounds yummy!

  40. mrsshukra says

    January 27, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    Halos are so good!

  41. Devon F says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    We love Halo’s! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

  42. Susan Hartman says

    January 27, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    I love Halos.Just finished my last in the bag yesterday. Can’t wait to buy more.

  43. Cheryl B says

    January 27, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Halo’s is a favorite snack of mine.

  44. Jennifer Marie says

    January 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    What a good time for Vitamin C with all the colds going around!

  45. shelly peterson says

    January 27, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    This recipe looks really good. We love Halo’s.

  46. Abigail says

    January 27, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    We LOVE Halos at my house!! Perfect snack size!!!

  47. Emily Adams says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    My youngest daughter eats these like they are candy!

  48. Christina Foley says

    January 27, 2017 at 11:25 am

    This Jello Salad sounds interesting! Looks like something my kids would enjoy also, they love Halos!

  49. Elle says

    January 27, 2017 at 11:15 am

    I love eating Halos.

  50. Sheila K. says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:41 am

    We love Halos—they are healthy, sweet, and fun to eat!

  51. Sapana V says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Orange Jello Salad is my favorite because my kids love it.

  52. Stephanie Phelps says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:14 am

    Wow I love all these recipes and who knew you could make Halos any better but all these recipes sound delicious!

  53. Jeanna says

    January 27, 2017 at 10:08 am

    My kids love Halo’s! They are perfect for their lunches!

  54. Lisa D says

    January 26, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    We love Halos! My daughter would love this recipe!

  55. Sandra says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    I enjoy Halos. They’re awesome.

  56. Lauren says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    Our family loves Halos!

  57. David says

    January 26, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    These are so easy to peel compared to oranges.

  58. mami2jcn says

    January 26, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    My son loves to snack on halos!

  59. Marilyn Nawara says

    January 26, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    Halos are delicious — extra juicy and tasty.

  60. Rachel says

    January 26, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Halo’s are a huge hit in my house. They would be gone in no time if I won!

  61. Cheryl says

    January 26, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    I love Halos! Clementines are my favorite fruit.

  62. Debbie F says

    January 26, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    I myself have never been a jello fan, even when I was a kid. Which is weird but still this looks great and I bet it would be a hit with my children!!
    thanks for sharing!

  63. kelly tupick says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:20 am

    The orange jello salad sounds fun and easy to make.

  64. Judith says

    January 26, 2017 at 8:58 am

    yum i love these!

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