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orange fluff in a cup with 3 mini marshmallows and one slice of orange on top.

Orange Fluff Salad

This Orange Fluff Salad is a retro light and creamy side filled with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows! Enjoy it as a side dish or a dessert!
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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Setting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 7 Cups

EQUIPMENT

  • large mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 ounce orange Jell-O mix
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding
  • 8 ounce tub Cool Whip
  • 2 15 ounce cans mandarin oranges drained well
  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained well
  • 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a large bowl, combine the orange jell-o powder with hot water and whisk until the powder dissolves.
  • Once dissolved, add the cold water and stir to combine. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and add the instant vanilla pudding powder to the bowl and whisk to combine, making sure to get the sides of the bowl so everything is evenly incorporated. Place the bowl back in the fridge and chill for another 15-20 minutes.
  • After it has chilled a bit, remove from the refrigerator and add the Cool Whip. Fold together with a rubber spatula until evenly incorporated.
  • Then add the drained mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. Fold gently with a rubber spatula to combine. You want to be careful not to break apart the mandarin oranges.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the cream to thicken, the flavors to blend together, and the marshmallows to soften. Enjoy!

NOTES

  • Make sure to let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours for the cream to thicken up. The flavors will also intensify and the marshmallows will soften and soak it all in.
  • This recipe has extra fruit in it. Make sure to drain the canned fruit well otherwise the salad will be juicy/watery.
  • Switch it up and add some other fresh fruits if you like. You can also add coconut shreds or even some nuts like walnuts.
  • You can use a light/low fat Cool Whip or make your own whipped topping.
  • Sugar free jell-o and pudding mix will still work in this recipe.