Mandarin Orange Salad

Congratulations to our big winner of our first Cowgirls and Cupcakes contest! As Kim said in the last post, we will be having our next giveaway at the beginning of October and of course it will be a spooky theme with another one of Kim's fantastic aprons!!!!! So stayed tuned all of you cowpokes out there!

This next recipe came from my parents next door neighbors who are more than just regular neighbors, they are super neighbors. Diane and her husband Rich have been fondly named "Grandma Diane and Papa Rich" by my daughters. I told you they were special neighbors.

I love any recipe that includes oranges. I have a perfect orange cake to share with you soon. This salad is perfect for these scorching summer days that we have been having.

Mandarin Orange Salad
A refreshing summer dessert (and a family favorite Easter dish).

1 large can mandarin oranges (or two small cans)

1 small can crushed pineapple

1 small box orange Jello

1 - 8 oz. small curd cottage cheese (NOT low fat as it becomes too watery)

1 package miniature marshmallows

1 - 9 oz. Cool Whip

Drain fruits. Combine in large bowl and sprinkle fruit with Jello mix. Add cottage cheese and mix very well. Add marshmallows and mix well. Fold in Cool Whip and chill.