Orange Fluff Salad is a light, sweet, and creamy dessert-style salad popular at potlucks and holidays. It’s fluffy, fruity, and takes only a few minutes to prepare. 🍊🥄
🧾 Ingredients
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1 box orange gelatin (such as Jell‑O)
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1 cup boiling water
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1 cup cold water
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1 container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
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1 can mandarin orange segments (drained)
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1 cup mini marshmallow
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½ cup cottage cheese or vanilla yogurt (optional for creaminess)
🍳 Instructions
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Dissolve gelatin
In a bowl, mix the orange gelatin with boiling water until fully dissolved. -
Add cold water
Stir in cold water and let it cool until slightly thickened. -
Fold in creamy ingredients
Gently mix in whipped topping and cottage cheese (if using). -
Add fruit & marshmallows
Fold in mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows. -
Chill
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fluffy and set.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve chilled in dessert bowls
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Top with extra mandarin oranges
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Sprinkle crushed graham cracker crumbs for texture
⭐ Variations
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Add crushed pineapple for tropical flavor 🍍
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Mix in chopped pecan for crunch
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Use sugar-free orange gelatin for a lighter version