Grandmother’s Orange Salad

Name: Grandmother's Orange Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges; 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple; Water; 1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin; 1 pint orange sherbet, softened; 2 bananas, sliced

This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to appetites of all ages! —Ann Eastman, Santa Monica, California

Ingredients

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
Water
1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin
1 pint orange sherbet, softened
2 bananas, sliced

Directions

Drain oranges and pineapple, reserving juices. Set oranges and pineapple aside. Add water to juices to measure 2 cups. Place in a saucepan and bring to a boil; pour over gelatin in a large bowl. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in sherbet until smooth.
Chill until partially set (watch carefully). Fold in oranges, pineapple and bananas. Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 161 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Grandmother's Orange Salad in Taste of Home April/May 1993

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dmsfrances

Aug 25, 2019

I never get it right when I add fruits to partially set jello...either do it to soon or too late. About how long should this dish partially set in the fridge before I add the fruits?
Marie003

Apr 15, 2019

I confess that I have not made this recipe although I would like to. I encountered a problem reconciling the ingredients with the directions. I don't understand how anyone who reviewed it actually made it by the posted recipe. There are no bananas listed in the ingredients but the directions at step 2 instruct us to fold them in. I gave 1 star only because the recipe is not complete so it is not accurate. Can you correct that please?
dovecanyon

Apr 3, 2019

This is a long-time favorite Easter recipe at our house. We sometimes add some grated carrot and/or coconut and/or chopped walnuts. Easy and yummy.
momof29

Nov 23, 2012

I grew up surrounded by the old timers in my family who survived the depression era. They were fond of jello. The fondness continues on!
newcountrywife

Jun 5, 2011

It was so easy (and quick) to make! It was wonderful. You do have to watch it carefully when it is chilling though, as it chills quite a bit faster than your typical jello salad. It is a great and colorful addition to a summer meal!
cwbuff

Oct 10, 2009

This is a standout jello! It's really easy to make and tastes terrific. With the orange sherbet, I think it would be just as good as a dessert as a side dish, especially in summer. As make-ahead dishes, jellos are great time-savers.