Orange Dreamsicle Salad

Ingredients

• 1 box (3 oz) orange Jell-O
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip / whipped topping
• 1 can (14–15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1–2 cups mini marshmallows
• Optional: ½ cup cottage cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a bowl, dissolve the orange Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water.
2. Stir in ½ cup cold water.
3. Add the instant vanilla pudding mix (dry) and whisk until smooth.
4. Let the mixture thicken slightly (about 3–5 minutes).
5. Fold in the Cool Whip until creamy.
6. Gently mix in:
   
   • Mandarin oranges
   • Mini marshmallows
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Garnish with extra mandarin orange slices on top.