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Orange Fluff Salad Recipe

Orange Fluff Salad Recipe

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4.9 from 21 reviews

Orange Fluff Salad is a light, creamy, and refreshing dessert salad featuring the vibrant flavors of orange jello, tapioca pudding, and mixed fruit. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a simple sweet treat, this no-bake salad combines the sweetness of mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple with the smooth texture of whipped topping, creating a delightful, fluffy dessert.

  • Total Time: 12 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Gelatin and Pudding Mixture

  • 2 packages tapioca pudding cook and serve (3 ounces each)
  • 1 package orange jello (3 ounces)
  • 3 cups boiling water

Fruit

  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 15 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

Topping

  • 8 ounce Cool Whip or similar whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Gelatin and Pudding: In a large bowl, combine one package of orange jello and two packages of tapioca pudding mix with three cups of boiling water. Stir thoroughly until all the jello mix is fully dissolved. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the gelatin to set properly.
  2. Add Whipped Topping: Once the jello mixture has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Add the Cool Whip to the gelatin mixture. You can fold it in gently by hand or use a hand mixer to break the jelly into small pieces and blend the whipped topping evenly throughout.
  3. Incorporate Fruit: Drain the canned pineapple and mandarin oranges thoroughly to avoid excess liquid. Gently fold the fruits into the jello and whipped topping mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the fruit too much.
  4. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for several more hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to firm up slightly. Serve chilled and enjoy this sweet, fluffy dessert salad.

Notes

  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to ensure the flavors fully meld together.
  • Use pineapple tidbits instead of crushed pineapple for a chunkier texture.
  • Substitute canned and drained fruit cocktail for a different flavor profile.
  • Top with mini marshmallows for a playful and fun garnish to increase sweetness and texture contrast.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes (to prepare pudding and dissolve jello)
  • Category: Dessert Salad
  • Method: No-bake, Mixing, Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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