SPARKLING ORANGES

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We were living in Texas when I found the recipe for this simple yet elegant salad. I was thrilled- we had a surplus of fresh oranges! All you do at the last minute is garnish and serve. -Janie Bush, Weskan, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
8 large oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and marmalade; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in grape juice and soda. Pour over orange sections; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Using a slotted spoon, remove oranges to a serving dish. Sprinkle with almonds and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.