Orange Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.