Description
Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a nostalgic, creamy fruit salad combining orange Jell-O, instant vanilla pudding, pineapple, mandarin oranges, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows. This no-bake, refreshing dessert brings a delightful and light flavor perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- 1 package (3 oz) orange Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
Pudding
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
Fruit and Toppings
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Dissolve Gelatin: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the orange Jell-O gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Cool Gelatin Mixture: Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly thickened but not fully set.
- Add Pudding: Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix into the slightly thickened gelatin mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in Ingredients: Gently fold in the crushed pineapple with juice, drained mandarin oranges, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows until everything is evenly mixed.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow it to fully set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled, perfect as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
Notes
- The salad can be prepared a day ahead and kept refrigerated for convenience and better flavor development.
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding chopped pecans or shredded coconut.
- Ensure you do not over-chill the gelatin before adding the pudding mix to maintain a smooth blend without lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
