Orange Dreamsicle Salad: A Taste of Summer Nostalgia

Few things bring back memories like eating a creamsicle on a hot summer day. This Orange Dreamsicle Salad has a delicious creamy citrus taste and is great for any event. If you are organizing a family get-together, potluck, or just want a tasty snack, this recipe will make both kids and adults happy. The mix of zesty orange gelatin, smooth vanilla pudding, light Cool Whip, sweet mandarin oranges, and fluffy marshmallows makes a delicious treat that you won’t be able to say no to. Be careful: you might have trouble stopping after one portion, just like Grandma!

Ingredients

Gather these simple ingredients to create your delightful Orange Dreamsicle Salad:

• 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip
• 1 can (14 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Gelatin Mixture

1. Dissolve the Gelatin: In a large bowl, dissolve the orange gelatin in 1 cup of hot water. Stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
2. Add Cold Water: Add 1/2 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Step 2: Mix in the Pudding

1. Add Pudding Mix: Once the gelatin mixture has cooled, whisk in the vanilla pudding mix until smooth and fully incorporated. The mixture will begin to thicken as you stir.

Step 3: Combine Ingredients

1. Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is light and fluffy. Ensure there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
2. Add Mandarins and Marshmallows: Carefully fold in the drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows, mixing until evenly distributed.

Step 4: Chill and Serve

1. Chill: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or individual bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set and chilled.
2. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir before serving. Garnish with additional mandarin oranges or marshmallows if desired.