Orange Dreamsicle Salad
A refreshing and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Salad combining citrus flavors with a smooth, dreamy texture, perfect as a light dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mandarin orange segments, mini marshmallows, and crushed vanilla wafer cookies.
- In a separate bowl, gently fold together the sour cream and whipped topping until smooth and creamy.
- Add the orange zest to the cream mixture and stir to combine.
- Fold the creamy mixture into the orange and cookie mixture until everything is well incorporated.
- If desired, gently fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to thicken.
- Serve chilled, garnished with a few orange segments or additional vanilla wafer crumbs if desired.
Notes
For an extra refreshing touch, chill the mandarin oranges before mixing and serve the salad with a sprig of fresh mint.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/orange-dreamsicle-salad/