Description
Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a nostalgic, creamy dessert salad made with orange Jell-O, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows. A sweet and citrusy treat perfect for potlucks, holidays, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 box (3 oz) orange Jell-O
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve orange Jell-O in boiling water. Stir in cold water and chill in the fridge for about 15–20 minutes, until slightly thickened but not fully set.
- Whisk in the dry vanilla pudding mix until smooth. Chill for another 10 minutes.
- Fold in whipped topping until fully combined.
- Gently stir in mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and salad to thicken.
Notes
- Add crushed pineapple for extra tropical flavor.
- Top with additional oranges or whipped cream before serving for presentation.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve—best enjoyed cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg