Orange Dreamsicle Salad

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

1. Dissolve the Jell-O
   In a large bowl, mix the orange Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water until fully dissolved.
2. Add cold water
   Stir in ½ cup cold water and let it cool slightly (do not let it fully set).
3. Mix pudding
   Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth.
4. Fold ingredients
   Gently fold in:
   • Whipped topping
   • Mini marshmallows
   • Mandarin oranges
5. 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.