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A vibrant Mandarin Orange Jello Salad in a clear glass bowl

Best 3-Ingredient Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

This incredibly simple Mandarin Orange Jello Salad requires just three ingredients and minimal effort, making it a perfect last-minute dessert or side dish for any occasion. Its light, fruity, and creamy texture is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15 ounces Mandarin oranges, drained
  • 20 ounces Pineapple, crushed, undrained
  • 8 ounces Whipped topping, thawed

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges and undrained crushed pineapple.
  2. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the jello salad for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled, before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor and color, consider adding a small box of orange-flavored gelatin to the pineapple juice before mixing in the whipped topping. This salad is best made a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set properly.