Strachan Gelatin Salad

11 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 2 hr 15 min

“We have this every Thanksgiving at my husband's request. It's our spin on my mother-in-laws recipe. Hope you like it as much as we do!” - by NanaBeth

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and halved
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the gelatin mix and cottage cheese until gelatin is dissolved; then fold in the whipped topping, mandarin oranges, pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans. Transfer to a greased mold, or cover and refrigerate in the bowl until set, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
258 cal
13%

Fat
13.3 g
21%

Carbs
27.7 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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LITTLEBEAR03

Dec. 7, 2005

"This was a nice change from the typical jello for Thanksgiving. Nice and light-even better left over!..." See more"

NanaBeth

Dec. 17, 2005

"One of DH's favorites...." See more"

craftysteph

Dec. 15, 2010

"We grew up eating Jello Salad, and this is a great recipe. The only negative is that anytime Mandarin oranges are used, the salad gets watery. Other than that, there is a lot of flavor and textures ..." See morein this salad. Thanks for the recipe!"

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