Description
This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a delightful and refreshing dessert or side dish that combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla pudding with the citrusy punch of orange gelatin, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and fluffy marshmallows. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light treat on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (3 oz) package orange gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Ingredients for Orange Dreamsicle Salad:
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the orange gelatin and boiling water until completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water and let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes.
- Combine with Pudding Mix: Once slightly cooled, whisk in the vanilla pudding mix until smooth and well combined. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Finish the Salad: Fold in the whipped topping, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled and set. Serve cold.
Notes
- For extra texture, add shredded coconut or chopped pecans.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge. Stir gently before serving if it has been chilled for several hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 3/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
