Think of this orange dreamsicle salad as a spoonable creamsicle. Tangy orange gelatin, sweet mandarin segments, and cool vanilla pudding come together in a cloud of whipped topping and mini marshmallows. Every bite delivers that nostalgic creamsicle flavor in an airy, no-bake dessert that is perfect for potlucks, family cookouts, or weeknight treats.
The beauty of this orange dreamsicle salad lies in its simplicity. Five minutes of mixing, a chill in the fridge, and you have a creamy, citrusy fluff that both kids and adults love. It travels well, can be made a day ahead, and doubles easily for larger gatherings.
Ingredients for Orange Dreamsicle Salad
Step-by-Step Instructions
Dissolve gelatin: In a large bowl whisk orange gelatin with boiling water until crystals disappear.
Combine and cool: Stir in cold water, instant vanilla pudding mix, and drained mandarin oranges. Mix well and let cool slightly.
Fold in fluff: Gently fold in whipped topping until just blended.
Add marshmallows: Fold in mini marshmallows.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, until thick and fluffy.
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Use an extra large bowl to avoid spills while folding ingredients.
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Drain mandarin oranges thoroughly; excess syrup can make the fluff runny.
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Fold gently to keep the salad light and airy.
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Chill a full three hours so the pudding sets and marshmallows soften. Overnight chilling yields the best texture.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days. If separation occurs, stir gently before serving.
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10 servings
1 serving
- Amount per serving
- Calories459
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g20%
- Saturated Fat 13g65%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 517mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 83g31%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Total Sugars 72g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 2g
- Vitamin A 608mcg68%
- Vitamin C 107mg119%
- Calcium 219mg17%
- Iron 4mg23%
- Potassium 0mg0%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 0mg0%
- Vitamin K 0mcg0%
- Thiamin 0mg0%
- Riboflavin 0mg0%
- Niacin 0mg0%
- Vitamin B6 0mg0%
- Folate 0mcg0%
- Vitamin B12 0mg0%
- Biotin 0mcg0%
- Pantothenic Acid 0mg0%
- Phosphorus 0mg0%
- Iodine 0mcg0%
- Magnesium 0mg0%
- Zinc 0mg0%
- Selenium 0mcg0%
- Copper 0mg0%
- Manganese 0mg0%
- Chromium 0mcg0%
- Molybdenum 0mcg0%
- Chloride 0mg0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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