Tart Orange Gelatin Salad Recipe

By pattie_d

Here's a fun and fruity salad that's sure to disappear at picnics and family gatherings. The creamy pudding topping nicely balances the tart orange gelatin layer.

Ingredients

• 2 packages (.3 ounce each) sugar-free orange gelatin
• Sugar substitute equivalent to 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup cold fat-free milk
• 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar substitute in boiling water. Stir in orange juice concentrate and cold water. Add pineapple and oranges; mix well. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; refrigerate until set.

In a large bowl, whisk the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Add lemon peel; mix well. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping; spread over gelatin. Refrigerate until set.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda No Calorie Sweetener. Look for it in the baking aisle of your grocery store.