Orange Fluff Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple

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Prep
15 min
Cook
No time
Total
2 hours 45 min
Servings
10

For the Orange Fluff Base

Chill between steps to help the layers set—light and bright as a tropical breeze

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 Ounce) Box Orange Jello Mix
  • 1 Cup (236ml) Boiling Water
  • ½ Cup (118ml) Cold Water
  • 1 (3.4 Ounce) Box Instant Vanilla Pudding
  • 8 Ounces Whipped Topping (Such As Cool Whip)
  • 2 Cups (86g) Mini Marshmallows
  • 2 (15 Ounce) Cans Mandarin Oranges, Drained Very Well
  • 1 (20 Ounce) Can Crushed Pineapple, Drained Very Well

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together orange jello mix and boiling water until dissolved.
  2. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from fridge and whisk in vanilla pudding mix, scraping down sides. Refrigerate another 15 minutes.
  4. Fold in whipped topping until smooth.
  5. Gently stir in mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple.
  6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and marshmallows to soften.

Prep: 15 min • Cook: No time • Wait: 2 hours 30 min

Notes

A nostalgic, citrusy cloud of sweetness—this fluff salad is a dockside favorite for summer gatherings and potluck feasts. Keeps well in the ship’s stores for up to 3 days; serve chilled for best texture.