Description
A refreshing and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Salad that combines the flavors of citrus and vanilla in a delightful dessert or side dish. This no-bake recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 package (3 oz) orange gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the orange gelatin powder until fully dissolved and combined.
- Make it Fluffy: Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add Fruit and Marshmallows: Gently fold in the drained mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set. Stir before serving and garnish with extra oranges or whipped topping if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the milk with orange juice.
- You can also add shredded coconut or chopped nuts for texture.
- Best served cold and consumed within 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
