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Take a trip back to the ‘60s and ‘70s with these retro dinners and desserts.
Do you have a family recipe that’s been passed down for decades that has mandarin oranges—those sweet little orange slices that come in a can—in it? If so, you’re in good company; many families do. In the mid 1900s, home cooks were crazy about putting the fruit in everything, from baked goods to salads to dessert salads that contained ingredients like Jell-O or whipped topping. The results weren’t always pretty to look at, but they were delicious to eat. Take a trip back to the ‘60s and ‘70s with these retro mandarin orange recipes.
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad
“This creamy ambrosia salad is easy, easy, easy! If you like maraschino cherries, you can use them; if not, remember there are maraschino cherries in your fruit cocktail. Also, a little juice from the maraschino cherries will color your fruit salad a festive red.” —Kimberley Teal
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Mandarin Orange Cake
“This mandarin orange cake is super easy to make with yellow cake mix and mandarin oranges. The frosting is made with pineapple, pudding mixture, and whipped topping.” —Ellen
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Tang Pie
“This Tang pie is perfect for summer gatherings and only takes minutes to put together.” —Nicole McLaughlin
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Mandarin Orange Gelatin Salad
“A friend taught me to make this years ago—without a recipe. It is very quick and easy. The sweet, creamy salad is great as a cool, refreshing side dish or dessert.” —Lmdinco
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Cookie Salad
“This is the cookie salad my mom always made, and it is delicious! It can be served as either a salad or dessert. This recipe can also be used to make parfaits. Simply layer the salad, extra whipped topping, crushed cookies, and repeat. Top parfaits with a dollop of whipped topping.” —JT jan
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Cranberry Jell-O Salad With Mandarin Oranges
“I originally found this recipe for Cranberry Jell-O Salad With Mandarin Oranges in an old, old email, so thought I’d post it here now.” —Valry1980
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Poppy Seed Salad
“Mandarin oranges add the color and the dressing adds the zing to this mixture of greens. You can use spinach or iceberg lettuce in place of romaine, or use a combination of any of them.” —Rhonda
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Orange Fluff I
“This is a light and fruity orange dessert salad that is also cool and creamy!” —Jill Lopez
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Orange Sherbet Salad
“This orange sherbet salad is a great Easter or summer salad. It has a very light taste with the sweetness of mandarin oranges and orange sherbet!” —Tara Holt
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Auntie Midge’s Hawaiian Salad
“Auntie Midge’s Hawaiian salad recipe is great for a crowd. It’s easy to make with canned fruit, sour cream, and mini marshmallows.” —poppy
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Purple Cabbage Salad
“This recipe is my mother’s, and it’s great for a delightful side dish! Hope you enjoy!” —z100hr
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Frog Eye Salad
“This frog eye salad is made with acini di pepe (or couscous) pasta, coconut, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows for a sweet, chilled holiday dessert.” —Judy Awe
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Pistachio Fluff Salad
“Pistachio fluff is a deliciously light and fluffy dessert salad made with pistachio pudding, whipped topping, marshmallows, bananas, and canned fruit. Always a hit!” —Jane Snider
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Raspberry-Mandarin Whip
“This is great as a sweet compliment to a meal. It works well for pot lucks.” —Chmeliar
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Mandarin Orange Watergate Salad
“Mandarin oranges and maraschino cherries give this creamy Watergate salad a burst of color and flavor perfect for the holiday table.” —ATREVINO02
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Pig Pickin’ Cake
“This Pig Pickin’ Cake is a wonderful, easy-to-make dessert. Three layers get topped with frozen whipped topping and pineapple. I got the recipe from a lady in the Tennessee mountains.” —teri
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