Description
This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a delightful no-bake dessert or side dish that combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla pudding with the bright citrus flavors of mandarin oranges and pineapple. Easy to make and perfect for potlucks or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Mix Pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in whipped topping until fully combined. Gently stir in crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- For extra texture, add 1/2 cup shredded coconut or chopped pecans.
- This salad tastes best chilled and can be made up to a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
