Mandarin Orange Salad

My grandmother frequently made this salad at Thanksgiving and Easter as it was not only yummy...but very colorful.  The best part about it was that it was kid-friendly.  Enjoy!!

 

Ingredients:

2 pkgs orange gelatin

2 c mandarin oranges (separate out the juice)

1 c boiling water

1 pint orange sherbet

Directions:

Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water.  Add the sherbet and juice from the mandarin oranges.  Fold in one can of the oranges.  Put the mixture into a mold and set.

Combine these ingredients and place in the center of the mold:

1 c mandarin oranges (drained)

2 c small marshmallows

1 c shredded coconut

1 c Extra Creamy Cool Whip