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Orange Dreamsicle Salad

Cultural Context

Originating in the United States, the Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a nostalgic dish often served at potlucks and family gatherings. Its sweet and creamy profile evokes the flavors of childhood ice cream treats, making it a favorite during summer months. Today, variations abound, with some adding additional fruits or swapping out ingredients for healthier options, but the essence of the salad remains a beloved classic.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
zero sugar orange Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
zero sugar vanilla pudding instant
8 oz zero sugar Cool Whip
15 oz no sugar added mandarin oranges
1 cup miniature marshmallows

whipped topping

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Neufchâtel cheese has lower fat content.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plain yogurt offers a similar tangy flavor.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

1

Add 1 cup of boiling water to the zero sugar orange Jell-O in a bowl and stir until completely dissolved.

2

Refrigerate the Jell-O mixture for 15 to 20 minutes.

3

After refrigeration, add 1/2 cup of cold water to the dissolved Jell-O mixture.

4

Add the whole box of zero sugar vanilla pudding to the Jell-O mixture and stir well until dissolved.

5

Return the mixture to the refrigerator for another 15 to 20 minutes until thickened.

6

Once thickened, add 8 oz of zero sugar Cool Whip to the mixture and stir until combined.

7

Drain a can of 15 oz no sugar added mandarin oranges and add them to the mixture.

8

Add 1 cup of miniature marshmallows to the salad and stir to combine.

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Orange SaladCreamsicle Salad

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