Saturday, December 29, 2012

Orange Jello Salad

1 package (3 oz) orange jello
1 cup boiling water
8 oz can crushed pineapple in juice
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup celery, chopped finely (optional)
Dissolve the jello in one cup of boiling water.
Drain the pineapple and set aside, and reserve the juice. Add a little water to the juice to make the amount to one cup, and then stir into the jello mixture. Chill in the fridge for about half an hour or so, and then stir in the mandarin pieces, carrots, pineapple and celery. Chill until the jello has set completely!

This is one of those retro salads my grandmother used to make when I was growing up, and for some reason no one seems to make them anymore. They add some freshness to a winter meal, plus the jello is so colorful it's sure to bring some sunshine to the table!

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