Healthified Orange Gelatin Salad
Skip the artificial flavors and colors—this family favorite delivers all the nostalgic, citrusy goodness with simple, real-food ingredients. Made with unflavored gelatin, tangy frozen orange juice, and juicy fruit, it sets up beautifully for holiday tables or potlucks, and is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Enjoy a fresher twist on a classic that everyone can feel good about sharing.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatin, (See Note for vegan swap)
- 1 cup cold water
- 18 ounces hot water, (just off the boil)
- 1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained (unsweetened)
- 1 can (8-ounce) crushed pineapple and juice (unsweetened)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Pour in the hot water and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add the juice, oranges, and pineapple (with its juice). Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
To make this salad vegan, replace the gelatin with 2 tablespoons of agar agar powder. Combine all of the water and agar agar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring, then proceed as directed, adding the remaining ingredients and chilling.