Description
This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a delightful and creamy dessert or side dish that combines the flavors of vanilla pudding, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows. It’s a light and refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the sour cream and whipped topping until fully combined. Gently stir in the mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and orange zest if using.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and marshmallows to soften. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add a splash of orange juice or orange extract.
- This salad is perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
