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Mandarin Orange Gelatin Salad

From Lisa H, for About.com

This easy molded salad is perfect for entertaining. Orange sherbet adds a bit of spicy flavor and a wonderful texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 oz. pkg. orange Jell-o
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 pint orange sherbet
  • 16 oz. can mandarin oranges, undrained
  • 8 oz. can mandarin oranges, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. yellow colored sugar

Preparation:

In large bowl, dissolve Jello in boiling water; stir until crystals are dissolved. Add liquid from 16-oz. can of mandarin oranges, then stir in sherbet. Fold in oranges and pour into large glass bowl. Chill until set.

In medium bowl, whip cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over salad and sprinkle with colored sugar.

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