Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

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Mandarin Orange Jello Salad

This Mandarin Orange Jello Salad is a delicious, creamy dessert that tastes just like an orange creamsicle. Made with orange Jello, vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, and juicy mandarin oranges, this easy orange fluff salad is bursting with sweet citrus flavor. It's a perfect make-ahead dessert or sweet side dish for holidays, potlucks, parties, and family gatherings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Chilling time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cool Whip Jello Salad, Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad, Mandarin Orange Jello Salad, Orange Creamsicle Salad, Orange Fluff Salad, Orange Jello Salad

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Diet: Egg-Free (check packaged ingredient labels), Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free labeled ingredients)

Servings:

Calories: 190kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

1 package orange Jello gelatin
2 package vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mix
4 cups hot water
1 container Cool Whip thawed
1 can mandarin oranges drained

Instructions

Add the orange Jello powder, vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mixes, and hot water to a large saucepan. Stir everything together until combined.
Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently with a whisk.
Continue boiling and stirring for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture changes from cloudy to a clear orange color.
Pour the hot Jello mixture into a large bowl. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until completely set.
Once the Jello mixture has set, add the thawed Cool Whip. Use a potato masher to break up the Jello and mix everything together until creamy and fluffy.
Add the drained mandarin oranges and gently stir to distribute them throughout the mixture.
Keep the Mandarin Orange Jello Salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy.

Notes

Use cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix, not instant pudding.
Drain the mandarin oranges well to prevent excess liquid in the salad.

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