Description
This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a delightful dessert salad that combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla pudding with the bright citrus flavors of mandarin oranges and a hint of pineapple. Light and refreshing, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined. Add the drained mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and crushed pineapple to the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Add Citrus Zest: If desired, stir in the orange zest for extra citrus flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add sweetened shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 2 days and should be stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
