Description

This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a light, fluffy dessert salad bursting with citrus flavor from orange Jell-O and creamy vanilla pudding. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and holiday gatherings, it’s a nostalgic treat featuring mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, and mini marshmallows. A no-bake, crowd-pleasing citrus fluff recipe that’s easy to prepare and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

1 package (3 oz) orange Jell-O mix

1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

1 cup boiling water

1 cup cold water

8 oz Cool Whip (whipped topping), thawed

1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained

1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

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Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine orange Jell-O with boiling water and stir until completely dissolved.

2. Add the cold water and stir to combine. Let the mixture cool to room temperature (but not set).

3. Whisk in the vanilla pudding mix until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken slightly.

4. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined.

5. Add the drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows. Use a spatula to carefully fold everything together to keep the texture light.

6. Cover the bowl or transfer to a serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set and cold.

7. Serve chilled. Garnish with extra mandarin slices or marshmallows if desired.

Notes

This salad gets fluffier as it chills, so give it time.

Make sure to fully drain the oranges to avoid excess liquid.

Fold gently to preserve the airy texture of the whipped topping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert Salad
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 5mg