Mandarin Orange Salad

I say "salad" lightly because this is more of a dessert. But here, in Minnesota, things made with cool whip & fruit are considered 'salads.' You have been forewarned.

From "A Dish to Pass" The First United Methodist Church from Austin, Minnesota's cookbook from 1993 (given to me for Christmas from my Grandma B in '93)

1 3oz box American tapioca
1 3oz box orange jello
1 3oz box vanilla (cook & serve) pudding
3 C. water or orange juice
1 small (or large!) can mandarin oranges (drained)
1 c. mini marshmallows (optional)
1 8oz container of Cool Whip

Mix tapioca & vanilla pudding with orange jello. Add water and cook until thick (stir frequently). Let cool slightly and add drained mandarin oranges. Refrigerate until jello mixture starts to set up. Add Cool Whip. mix well. Serves 10-12 people.