Orange Dreamsicle Salad

This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is creamy, fluffy, and tastes just like a classic orange creamsicle in dessert form. It’s light, refreshing, and sweet, with juicy mandarin oranges and soft mini marshmallows in every bite. This is a perfect make-ahead treat for potlucks, holidays, barbecues, or any time you want an easy, no-bake dessert that everyone will scoop up fast. It comes together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and chills into a cool, dreamy bowl of goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 box orange Jell-O
• 1 box instant vanilla pudding
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 (8 oz.) tub Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 (14 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the orange Jell-O and boiling water.
Whisk until the Jell-O is completely dissolved.
Stir in the cold water, then place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for about 15 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth, then chill for another 15–20 minutes, until slightly thickened but not fully set.
Fold in the Cool Whip, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows gently until everything is evenly combined.
Cover the bowl and chill for at least 1 hour, or until fully set and nicely thickened, then serve cold.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 8

Tips:

For the best creamy texture, make sure the Jell-O and pudding mixture is only slightly thickened before folding in the Cool Whip so it blends smoothly without lumps.

Let the salad chill long enough to fully set before serving, and store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, giving it a gentle stir before scooping.