Hey, y’all! Orange Fluff Salad is one of those classic recipes that's been passed around Southern kitchens for generations. It's light, creamy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, with soft marshmallows adding just the right amount of sweetness. Every spoonful is simple, nostalgic, and always a welcome addition to the table.

Orange Fluff Salad

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The best part is that it comes together in just a few minutes with no baking required. After a little time in the refrigerator, the flavors blend together into a light, creamy dessert that's perfect whenever you're craving something cool, sweet, and refreshing.

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Orange Fluff Salad Ingredients

• 1 3 oz. package of orange Jello mix
• 1 c. of boiling water
• ½ c. of cold water
• 1 3.5 oz. box of instant vanilla pudding mix
• 8 oz. of Cool Whip (thawed)
• 2 c. of mini marshmallows
• 3 15 oz. cans of mandarin oranges (drained)

How to Make Orange Fluff Salad

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the orange Jello and boiling water until completely dissolved.
2. Add the cold water and whisk to combine. Stir in the vanilla pudding mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and gently fold in the Cool Whip until no white streaks remain.
5. Fold in the mini marshmallows, then gently fold in the mandarin oranges.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Fold in the Cool Whip gently to keep the salad light and fluffy.
2. Drain the mandarin oranges well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the flavors blend and the marshmallows soften.
4. Let the Cool Whip thaw before mixing for a smoother texture.
5. Whisk the Jello and pudding mixtures thoroughly so everything dissolves evenly.

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Orange Fluff Salad

JC Phelps

Orange Fluff Salad is a creamy, citrusy, no-bake classic that's light, sweet, and perfect for making ahead. All will love it!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Chill Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 3 oz. package orange Jello mix
• 1 c. boiling water
• ½ c. cold water
• 1 3.5 oz. box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 8 oz. Cool Whip thawed
• 2 c. mini marshmallows
• 3 15 oz. cans mandarin oranges drained

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, whisk together the orange Jello and boiling water until completely dissolved.
• Add the cold water and whisk to combine. Stir in the vanilla pudding mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and gently fold in the Cool Whip until no white streaks remain.
• Fold in the mini marshmallows, then gently fold in the mandarin oranges.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.

Notes

• Fold in the Cool Whip gently to keep the salad light and fluffy.
• Drain the mandarin oranges well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the flavors blend and the marshmallows soften.
• Let the Cool Whip thaw before mixing for a smoother texture.
• Whisk the Jello and pudding mixtures thoroughly so everything dissolves evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.1mg

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