This refreshing Sunshine Salad is a vibrant mix of citrusy fruits, crunchy vegetables, and a sweet and tangy dressing — perfect for a light summer side dish or a healthy snack.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
Yield:8 servings
Category:Salad
Method:Chilling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (3 oz) package lemon Jell-O
1 (3 oz) package orange Jell-O
2 cups boiling water
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the lemon and orange Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
Add the undrained crushed pineapple to the Jell-O mixture and stir to combine.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill until the mixture is slightly thickened but not fully set (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
Once the Jell-O is partially set, fold in the shredded carrots, drained mandarin oranges, and chopped nuts (if using).
Pour the mixture into a serving dish or mold and refrigerate until fully set (at least 4 hours or overnight).
Serve chilled as a side dish or dessert.
Notes
You can substitute the mandarin oranges with fresh orange segments if preferred.
For a more festive touch, serve in individual cups or molds.