Description
Orange Fluff Salad is a creamy, fruity, no-bake dessert or side dish made with whipped topping, orange gelatin, cottage cheese, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 package (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin powder (dry, not prepared)
- 2 cups canned mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 container (16 oz) cottage cheese
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and orange gelatin powder. Stir until the gelatin is fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Add the drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to break up the fruit too much.
- Fold in the mini marshmallows until everything is evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the salad is set and well chilled.
- Give it a gentle stir before serving, and serve cold.
Notes
- Best served chilled after at least 2 hours of refrigeration.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Do not freeze, as texture will be altered.
- Variations include adding shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or using other gelatin flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
