Pineapple And Mandarin Orange Salad Food

MANDARIN ORANGE & PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients.
• Sprinkle gelatin over mixture and stir well.
• Spoon mixture into a 13x9x2-inch dish.
• Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over salad.
• Chill 6 hours or overnight.

PINEAPPLE MANDARIN ORANGE CREAM ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 quarts water in pot, when boiled add pasta. Cook until done but firm.
• About 10 - 12 minutes. Stir while cooking.
• Drain in a colandar.
• Cool, then put in large bowl.
• In medium chilled metal mixing bowl, add whipping cream. Beat until soft peaks form, then slowly add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.Add optional nutmeg or cinnamon. Gently stir in vanilla.
• Fold the cream into the pasta, then add the pineapple and mandarin orange slices.
• Note: Save 4 mandarin orange slices for garnish on the top with mint leaves if available.
• Cover and chill before serving.
• You may serve individually in parfait glasses if you wish.
• Note: You may use Chinese 5 spice powder as a dash for a garnish on top. This is optional for taste, color.

PINEAPPLE & MANDARIN ORANGE FLUFF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese and jell-o mix.
• Drain juice from oranges and pineapple, then add to ingredients.
• Add in the cool whip a little at a time.
• Refrigerate overnight is best.

ORANGE PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve packages of orange gelatin mix in 2 cups of boiling water and stir well. Add 2 cups of cold water and stir.
• Place gelatin mixture in a medium size bowl and allow to get cold in refrigerator. When gelatin mixture is slightly beginning to set around edges of bowl (test frequently -- you do not want it to completely set) remove from refrigerator.
• With an electric mixer beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl and add small amounts (starting with tablespoons full) of gelatin mixture while beating. This will insure the mixture to be smooth.
• By hand, stir in drained mandarin oranges and drained pineapple tidbits. Stir in mini marshmallows. (If you elect to use crushed pineapple, drain extremely well.).
• Pour into a 2 or 3 quart pyrex dish and place in refrigerator. Let mixture get completely cold for at least 6 hours before serving.
• Cut in squares and serve salad on lettuce leaf.
• Note: If you want more of an orange flavor, use 3 ounces of cream cheese.
• Enjoy!

PINEAPPLE-ORANGE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Pour gelatin mix over cottage cheese in a large bowl.
• Fold mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, whipped topping, maraschino cherries, and walnuts into the cottage cheese mixture.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

5 CUP SALAD

Steps:

• Mix marshmallows, coconut, oranges, pineapple, and sour cream together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, 5 to 6 hours.

MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving juices; set fruit aside. Add water to juices to equal 3 cups; pour into a large saucepan. Add pudding mixes; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. , Place the pineapple, oranges and cherries in a 2-qt. bowl; pour dressing over and stir to coat. Chill for several hours. Add bananas just before serving.

PINEAPPLE AND MANDARIN ORANGE DESSERT

Steps:

• Mix pudding mix and cool whip together well, fold in drained fruit.
• Chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
• Great for diabetics!