Orange Dreamsicle Salad
A refreshing and creamy orange-flavored salad that combines citrus, whipped cream, and crunchy marshmallows for a nostalgic dessert or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1/4 cup drained pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the mandarin orange segments, pineapple chunks, and orange zest.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows and crushed vanilla wafers evenly.
- Add the whipped cream and orange juice, mixing carefully until all ingredients are well coated and creamy.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold as a side dish or light dessert, garnished with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
Notes
For an extra tangy twist, try adding a dollop of cream cheese whipped with orange zest before folding in the other ingredients.