Orange Tapioca Salad
Brighten up your dessert table with this nostalgic and crowd-pleasing Orange Tapioca Salad! This creamy and fruity treat combines the velvety texture of small pearl tapioca with the citrusy sweetness of orange-flavored gelatin, all perfectly complemented by vanilla pudding. Loaded with juicy mandarin oranges and tropical crushed pineapple, and folded together with fluffy whipped topping, this no-bake recipe is as easy to assemble as it is refreshing. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a refreshing summertime dish, this vibrant tapioca salad is ready in under 30 minutes of active prep time and chills to perfection in the fridge. Serve it as a sweet side or a light dessert, and watch it disappear faster than you can say "second serving"!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Small pearl tapioca
- 3 cups Water
- 3 oz Orange-flavored gelatin (Jell-O)
- 3.4 oz Vanilla instant pudding mix
- 11 oz Mandarin oranges, drained
- 8 oz Crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz Whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 cups Milk
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the tapioca and cook according to the package directions, stirring often, until the tapioca pearls are translucent, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 3
Drain the cooked tapioca and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange-flavored gelatin and vanilla pudding mix. Add the milk and whisk until smooth.
Step 5
Stir in the cooled tapioca.
Step 6
Fold in the whipped topping until evenly incorporated.
Step 7
Gently add the drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple, mixing carefully to avoid breaking the fruit.
Step 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until the salad is chilled and set.
Step 9
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and optionally garnish with additional mandarin orange slices or a sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 2394.9 grams (2394.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2070 |
| Total Fat 24.50g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 19.70g | 99% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 505mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate 445.80g | 162% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.70g | 31% |
| Total Sugars 128.70g | |
| Protein 21.20g | 42% |
| Vitamin D 215IU | 1074% |
| Calcium 775mg | 60% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 1325mg | 28% |
Source of Calories