Description
Mandarin orange salad brings a refreshing twist to classic summer sides with its delightful blend of citrus and creamy textures. Crisp greens, juicy mandarin segments, and a silky dressing create a light yet satisfying dish you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 2 cans Mandarin Oranges (drained)
- 1 large can crushed pineapple (undrained)
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 tub Cool Whip (8 ounces / 226 grams)
Dry Mix:
- 1 box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (dry)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously combine whipped topping with instant vanilla pudding powder until smooth and well-integrated.
- Set aside a small portion of whipped cream for final presentation decoration.
- Gently incorporate the tropical pineapple chunks with their natural juice and carefully drained citrus segments into the creamy mixture.
- Transfer the blended dessert into a sealed container and refrigerate for approximately 180 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and texture to stabilize.
- Before serving, delicately spread the reserved whipped topping across the surface, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Serve chilled and savor the luscious, tangy-sweet composition that promises a refreshing palate experience.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by using sugar-free pudding mix for a lighter dessert option.
- Create texture variation by adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for extra crunch.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using vanilla or cheesecake pudding mix instead of the standard flavor.
- Make this salad ahead of time and store in the refrigerator up to 24 hours for convenient party preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg