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Orange Creamsicle Salad

Bright and fluffy, this Orange Creamsicle Salad is a nostalgic side dish perfect for potlucks and family dinners, ready in under 30 minutes plus chilling time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gelatin base
  • 1 package 3 oz orange gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
Fruit
  • 1 can 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained
Creamy mix-ins
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve the orange gelatin in the 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved.
  2. Stir in the 1 cup of cold water and mix well to combine.
  3. Refrigerate the gelatin mixture until slightly thickened but not fully set.
  4. In a large bowl, gently combine the drained mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, whipped topping, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  5. Once the gelatin is thickened, fold it into the fruit and marshmallow mixture until evenly incorporated.
  6. Pour the mixture into a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours, then serve chilled.

Notes

For best results, chill until just thickened before folding in the mix-ins to avoid melting the whipped topping. This salad is a great make-ahead dish for potlucks and can be made up to 24 hours in advance.