Orange Dreamsicle Salad

This is a sweet, creamy dessert salad that tastes like an orange creamsicle.

Ingredients

1 package (3 oz / ~85 g) orange Jell-O

1 cup boiling water

½ cup cold water

1 container (8 oz / ~225 g) whipped topping (Cool Whip)

1 can (11 oz / ~310 g) mandarin oranges, drained

1 cup mini marshmallows

1 small box (3.4 oz / ~96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix

Instructions

Dissolve the Jell-O

In a large bowl, mix the orange Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water until fully dissolved.

Add cold water

Stir in ½ cup cold water and let it cool slightly (do not let it fully set).

Mix pudding

Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth.

Fold ingredients

Gently fold in:

Whipped topping

Mini marshmallows

Mandarin oranges

Chill

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until thick and creamy.

Optional Add-Ins

Cottage cheese (½–1 cup) for extra creaminess

Crushed pineapple (well drained)

Shredded coconut

Serving Tip

Serve cold as a dessert or holiday side dish. It’s very popular at potlucks and summer gatherings.