CREAMY ORANGE SALAD

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This cool, light and pretty salad has a refreshing orange taste that complements any big meal. With just five ingredients, it's very simple to prepare. I've served it to my family and shared it at potlucks. -Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Maraschino cherry, fresh mint stem and mandarin oranges, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually blend in the hot gelatin mixture, beating on low speed until smooth. Stir in milk; fold in whipped topping. , Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. If desired, garnish with a flower made of cherry, mint and oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.