Description
A creamy fruit salad reminiscent of orange and vanilla ice cream bars, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box orange gelatin (3 ounces)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tub whipped topping (8 ounces), thawed
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cans mandarin oranges (11 ounces each), well drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Optional: a pinch of orange zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pineapple tidbits, or chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Pour the orange gelatin into a large mixing bowl and stir in boiling water until dissolved. Add cold water and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth, then gently incorporate the sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Let it stand for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Fold in the whipped topping until airy.
- Add the drained mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows. Incorporate any optional ingredients.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight for better texture.
- Before serving, gently fold to refresh the texture and top with orange segments if desired.
Notes
Keep ingredients cold for a fluffier consistency and avoid watery salad. Best served within 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg