Orange Dreamsicle Salad

Orange Dreamsicle Salad

 

This is a sweet, creamy dessert salad that tastes like an orange creamsicle.

 

Ingredients

 

1 package (3 oz / ~85 g) orange Jell-O

 

1 cup boiling water

 

½ cup cold water

 

1 container (8 oz / ~225 g) whipped topping (Cool Whip)

 

1 can (11 oz / ~310 g) mandarin oranges, drained

 

1 cup mini marshmallows

 

1 small box (3.4 oz / ~96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix

 

Instructions

 

Dissolve the Jell-O

 

In a large bowl, mix the orange Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water until fully dissolved.

 

Add cold water

 

Stir in ½ cup cold water and let it cool slightly (do not let it fully set).

 

Mix pudding

 

Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth.

 

Fold ingredients

 

Gently fold in:

 

Whipped topping

 

Mini marshmallows

 

Mandarin oranges

 

Chill

 

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until thick and creamy.

 

Optional Add-Ins

 

Cottage cheese (½–1 cup) for extra creaminess

 

Crushed pineapple (well drained)

 

Shredded coconut

 

Serving Tip

 

Serve cold as a dessert or holiday side dish. It’s very popular at potlucks and summer gatherings.