Name: Orange Creamsicle Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups cottage cheese; 2 cups Cool Whip, thawed; 1 package orange Jello (4-serving size); 1 ¼ cup canned mandarin oranges, drained (reserve a few for garnish)

Description

Orange Creamsicle Salad is a creamy, dreamy dessert salad that’s bursting with citrus flavor and nostalgic charm. With just four ingredients and minimal prep time, this no-bake recipe is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a simple treat at home. The refreshing blend of cottage cheese, Cool Whip, orange Jello, and juicy mandarin oranges creates a fluffy, fruity delight that brings back memories of childhood ice cream treats.

Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese
2 cups Cool Whip, thawed
1 package orange Jello (4-serving size)
1 ¼ cup canned mandarin oranges, drained (reserve a few for garnish)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese and orange Jello until well combined.
Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is light and creamy.
Reserve five mandarin orange slices for garnish.
Add the remaining mandarin oranges to the bowl and stir gently to combine.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.

Before serving, garnish the top with the reserved mandarin orange slices.

Notes

Serving: Serve the Orange Creamsicle Salad chilled for the best texture and flavor. It makes a refreshing dessert or side dish, especially for summer gatherings, holidays, or potlucks.
Make-Ahead: This salad can be made a day in advance. In fact, it tastes even better after chilling overnight as the flavors have more time to blend.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir gently before serving again to restore its fluffy consistency.

Freezing: Freezing is not recommended, as the texture of the Cool Whip and cottage cheese may break down once thawed.