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Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe
Call it Orange Fluff Salad, Dreamsicle, or Creamsicle Salad, this Mandarin Orange Salad is a classic side dish that's irresistibly cool, creamy, and sweet. It's always a hit at summertime parties and picnics!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 7 mins
Servings: 8 - 10 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ounce box orange jello mix
- 1 cup boiling water + ½ cup cold water
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 30 ounces canned mandarin orange slices 2 - 15 oz cans
- 15 ounce can crushed pineapple
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Set out a large mixing bowl. Pour the orange Jell-O mixture into the bowl. Then stir in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until the Jell-O granules have fully dissolved. Then pour in ½ cup of cold water and mix well. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to bring the temperature of the Jell-O down.
- Meanwhile drain the mandarin orange and crushed pineapple cans. Measure out the remaining ingredients.
- Once the Jell-O mixture has cooled to room temperature, or just slightly warmer than room temperature, whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk well until the mixture is fully smooth. Then place the bowl back in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes longer, until the mixture has thickened into a thick pudding base. *It’s important that the mixture does not stay in the fridge too long, because you do not want the gelatin to solidify the mixture. If the mixture gets too thick, you will need to warm it in the microwave and then cool it off again. Check it for the next 15-30 minutes to make sure it is just the consistency of thick pudding.
- Fold the Cool Whip into the orange pudding base. One smooth, mix in the drained mandarin orange slices, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. Stir until just combined. Then cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
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Notes
- This is a great make-ahead for parties, and can be made up to two days in advance.
- Orange fluff salad will keep well for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
1475IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8- 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 1475IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.