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Overhead shot of a white bowl filled with creamy Orange Fluff Salad, topped with mandarin oranges and served with a graham cracker.

Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad

Chef Jenn
Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad is a nostalgic, creamy fruit salad made with whipped topping, mandarin oranges, pineapple, mini marshmallows, and instant pudding. Light, fluffy, and refreshingly sweet, it’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or an easy no-bake dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 164 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 11 ounces mandarin oranges drained
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk cold
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup coconut shredded
  • Graham crackers or vanilla wafers for serving

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk in a mixing bowl until the mixture thickens—this takes about 2 minutes.
  • Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the texture is smooth and well combined.
  • Add in the drained mandarin oranges, followed by the marshmallows and coconut. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
  • Serve as-is or with graham crackers or vanilla wafers on the side for dipping.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tip

  • Cold milk helps the pudding set quicker.
  • Stir gently when adding the oranges so they stay intact.
  • A little orange juice can enhance the citrusy flavor.
  • This holds up well for up to two days in the fridge if made in advance.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 364IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 0.2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword cool whip dessert, easy no-bake dessert, Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad, summer potluck dessert
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