Orange Carrot Gelatin Salad is a tried-and-true recipe we enjoy at family gatherings that's perfect for picnics and barbecues, or even Thanksgiving Dinner.
Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and coarsely grate the carrots.
Using a colander, drain the pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges. (Save the juices for use later in a beverage of your choosing.)
Boil water in a tea kettle.
Count out 7 large ice cubes and place in a bowl.
Assemble the Salad
While waiting for the water to boil, place the orange gelatin in a mixing bowl.
Measure out the boiling water and pour into the bowl. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
Add ice cubes to the gelatin and stir until the ice has melted.
Carefully stir into the liquid gelatin mixture the grated carrots and the drained fruit.
Transfer salad mixture to a medium-sized serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to set. Allow the salad to set at least 8 hours or overnight.