Orange Dreamsicle Salad: A Refreshing Summer Treat!
A delightful and refreshing salad combining the flavors of orange and vanilla, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3 oz) box orange Jello
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the orange Jello in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved, then add cold water and mix well.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly thickened but not set.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened.
- Gently fold the pudding mixture into the partially set Jello until combined.
- Add Cool Whip, folding until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with additional mandarin oranges or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pineapple and mandarin oranges well to avoid excess liquid.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less Cool Whip if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg