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Tropical Citrus Delight: Orange Sherbet Salad

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Sep 22, 2024
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🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Makes about 12 servings

Description

This delightful Orange Sherbet Salad is perfect for any potluck or dinner party. Bursting with citrusy flavors, it’s quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear from the table. If you have a penchant for orange-flavored salads, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Note that the prep time listed excludes chill time to set the salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple
  • 2 cups mandarin oranges
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin (Jello)
  • 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin (Jello)
  • 1/2 pint orange sherbet

Instructions

  1. Prepare Gelatin Mixture:

    • In a large bowl, dissolve the orange and lemon gelatin in boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved.
  2. Add Sherbet:

    • Stir in the orange sherbet until it melts and blends well with the gelatin mixture.
  3. Incorporate Fruits:

    • Gently fold in the crushed pineapple (with juice), mandarin oranges (with juice), and cold water into the gelatin mixture. Ensure everything is evenly combined.
  4. Set in Pan:

    • Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch pan, spreading it out evenly.
  5. Chill:

    • Refrigerate the salad until it is firm and set, typically for a few hours or overnight.
  6. Serve:

    • Once set, cut the Orange Sherbet Salad into squares before serving. Enjoy the refreshing citrus flavors!

This Orange Sherbet Salad is not only delicious but also low in protein and cholesterol, making it a healthier option for gatherings. Packed with tropical fruit goodness, it’s a breeze to prepare and is sure to be a hit wherever it’s served!