Here’s a delicious and refreshing Orange Dreamsicle Salad recipe for you! It’s inspired by the classic orange dreamsicle flavor — creamy, citrusy, and sweet.
Ingredients:
2 cups mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh, drained if canned)
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced cream cheese (softened) or 1 cup vanilla yogurt (for a lighter version)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese (or use vanilla yogurt) with vanilla extract until smooth. If you want it sweeter, add sugar and mix well.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until combined and creamy.
- Add the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and nuts (if using). Fold gently to combine all ingredients without breaking up the fruit.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Serve cold as a refreshing side dish or dessert.
Tips:
You can swap out nuts if you have allergies or leave them out for a nut-free salad.
Use fresh mandarin segments in season for best flavor.
For extra citrus zing, add a teaspoon of orange zest.