Orange Dream Jello Salad Recipe

This dreamy Orange Dream Jello Salad is the perfect refreshing treat for summer! A cool and creamy dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. This crowd-pleasing salad combines the sweetness of pineapple and oranges with the tang of jello and the creaminess of cottage cheese. It's so good, everyone will ask for the recipe! Feel free to add a small (11 ounce) can of mandarin oranges for extra citrusy goodness.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 252.2 kcal

Protein 19g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Dream Jello Salad

1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1 cup whipped topping
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups cold water

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How to Make Orange Dream Jello Salad

Drain one 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice.
In a large bowl, combine one 3-ounce package of orange flavored gelatin (Jello) and 1 cup of cottage cheese.
Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of cold water and the reserved 1/4 cup of pineapple juice until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Gently fold in the drained pineapple.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set. Best served chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

39g

Carbs

10g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion 5 Ingredients Or Less Gelatin Desserts Side Dishes Fruit Easy Holiday Event Kid Friendly Dietary Brunch To Go

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Orange Dream Jello Salad?

Orange Dream Jello Salad takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Orange Dream Jello Salad?

Orange Dream Jello Salad has approximately 252.2 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Orange Dream Jello Salad?

The key ingredients for Orange Dream Jello Salad are Orange Jell O, Cottage Cheese, Cool Whip, Canned Crushed Pineapple, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1 1/2 cups cold water. See the full list with measurements above.