Orange tapioca salad

 
                            Orange Tapioca Salad
 
 Recipe By     : Taste of Home, June/July, 1997
 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads                           Taste Of Home
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    3      cups          water
    3      ounce pkg     orange gelatin powder
    3 3/8  ounce pkg     instant vanilla pudding mix
    3      ounces        tapioca pudding mix
   15      ounces        mandarin oranges -- drained
    8      ounces        crushed pineapple -- drained
    8      ounces        frozen whipped topping -- thawed
 
 In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.  Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes.
 Return to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute.  Remove from the
 heat and cool completely.  Fold in oranges, pineapple and whipped topping.
  Spoon into a serving bowl.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.  Yield:
  12-14 servings.
 
 
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 NOTES : "Fresh, fruity flavor makes this pretty salad popular with all ages.
  Our whole family really digs into its fluffy goodness.  I can put it
 together in the morning or even the night before and pop it in the fridge
 until suppertime."  Submitted by Denise Nebel, Wayland, Iowa.