ORANGE SALAD

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My mother-in-law always served this salad at Thanksgiving and Christmas in an orange square dish. It's a luscious favorite filled with pineapple and bananas. Top with additional whipped topping and pecans, if desired.

Provided by Sharon Bain

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored Jell-O® mix
1 cup boiling water
1 cup water
4 bananas, sliced

Steps:

In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix the egg, sugar, flour, 1/2 can pineapple, margarine and vanilla extract. Slowly cook and stir until thickened. Pour into an 8x8 inch dish. Mix in the whipped topping. Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.
Dissolve the orange flavored gelatin mix in boiling water. Stir in remaining water. Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until thick but not firm.
Mix bananas and remaining pineapple into the gelatin. Spread on top of the mixture in the dish. Chill in the refrigerator 3 hours, or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 70.7 mg, Sugar 49.3 g