Description
Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a delightful, creamy treat combining juicy oranges and fluffy marshmallows. Perfect for summer gatherings, this refreshing salad will be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 fresh navel oranges
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Cool Whip (lite option available)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by washing and peeling the oranges; slice them into bite-sized pieces. Chop the nuts.
- In a large bowl, mix the vanilla pudding mix with Cool Whip until smooth to create a creamy base.
- Gently fold in the orange segments and mini marshmallows, letting the vibrant colors shine through.
- Mix in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour to let flavors meld together.
- Garnish with extra nuts before serving for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Substitute oranges with mandarins or grapefruit for a unique twist. Enhance texture by adding more nuts or using fresh whipped cream instead of Cool Whip.