Total Prep time: 2 hrs (plus refrigeration time) | Yield: 6 servings
Orange Dreamsicle Salad is my favorite! It is a great family dessert salad and also perfect for barbecues or potlucks. You can even enjoy this salad as a snack. This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is super easy to whip up using just a few simple ingredients. You can easily modify the flavor of this salad according to your preference. For a more fruity flavor, you are welcome to add your favorite fruits. This no-bake dessert is always a huge hit. Prep this salad, chill, and serve!
Ingredients
8 oz. Cool Whip
½ c. cold water
1 box instant vanilla pudding
1 c. boiling water
1 box orange Jell-O
1 c. mini marshmallows
14 oz. mandarin oranges, drained
HOW TO MAKE ORANGE CREAMSICLE SALAD
Step 1: In a large bowl, place the Jell-O and pour in the boiling water. Stir well until the Jell-O is completely dissolved. To the mix, add cold water. Place the bowl in the fridge for approximately 15 minutes.
Step 2: After 15 minutes, remove the Jell-O from the fridge. Add the vanilla and slowly mix until the mixture is creamy. Return to the fridge to chill for additional 20 minutes.
Step 3: Into the mixture, fold in the cool whip, some of the marshmallows, and mandarin oranges. Let the mixture set in the fridge for an hour more.
Step 4: After 1 hour, add the remaining marshmallows to the mixture and serve the orange dreamsicle salad. Enjoy!
Tips & Variations:
For this recipe, you can use homemade whipped cream.
Keep the salad in an airtight container and store it in the fridge if not serving right away.
You can modify this recipe according to your preference, Feel free to add fruits if you prefer more fruity flavors.
To save calories, you can replace the ingredients with sugar-free Jell-O, sugar-free pudding, and fat-free Cool Whip.