orange carrot salad
This recipe was passed down from my mother. It was a favorite of my father's as he loved pineapple and carrots. I have tweaked it for my family,and it is still a favorite for the holidays or any time during the year.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
method
Microwave
yield
6 - 8
Ingredients
- 6 ounces package orange jello
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice or orange juice
- 6 tablespoons marshmellow cream *
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 1/4 cups ice cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
How To Make orange carrot salad
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Step 1Prepare orange jello using 2 cups of boiling water to dissolve, stirring well; add 1 1/4 cups of ice cold water to jello to cool. Add the shredded carrots and drained pineapple; mix well. Place in refrigerator to set.
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Step 2Mix together whipped cream cheese, pineapple juice, marshmellow cream*, and vanilla; beat well. Mix in nuts. Pour over the congealed jello mixture and store in refrigerator for 3 - 4 hours before serving.
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Step 3*If you prefer substitute the marshmellow cream with powdered sugar using lesser amount of sugar (2 - 3 tbs. according to your taste).
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Step 4TIP: Don't throw away the leftover drained pineapple juice! Pour it into a pitcher of sweetened ice tea - delicious!
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Category:
Fruit Salads
Category:
Gelatin Salads
Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Soy Free
Keyword:
#Cream
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#nuts
Keyword:
#pineapple
Keyword:
#orange
Keyword:
#jello
Keyword:
#juice
Keyword:
#Carrots
Keyword:
#marshmellow
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
American
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