Hoppin' Good Salad

Prep: 15 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

A vibrant, creamy salad featuring mandarin oranges and Cool Whip, perfect for gatherings or potlucks, offering a sweet-tangy flavor with a smooth, fluffy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 3 oz. orange gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 15 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup Cool Whip

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and gelatin powder until well combined.
  2. Stir in boiling water until gelatin is dissolved.
  3. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until thickened, stirring frequently.
  4. Set aside 10 to 12 mandarin orange segments for garnish.
  5. Fold Cool Whip, 3/4 cup marshmallows, and remaining mandarin oranges into the gelatin mixture.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2-quart serving bowl.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining marshmallows on top.
  8. Chill until the salad is firm.
  9. Garnish with the reserved mandarin orange segments before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

207 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 8.4g 11% DV
Carbs 29.1g 11% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 13.9g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 261.5mg 11% DV
Potassium 116.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 211mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 1mcg 5% DV
Calcium 105mg 8% DV
Iron 4.4mg 24% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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