Orange Dreamsicle Salad
This Orange Dreamsicle Salad is a refreshing, creamy dessert salad that combines vibrant citrus flavors with a fluffy, sweet cream base for a nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently until well mixed.
- Add the peeled orange segments, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and crushed vanilla wafers to the cream mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly combined, being careful not to crush the fruit too much.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
Notes
For added texture, sprinkle chopped toasted almonds on top before serving or substitute crushed graham crackers for vanilla wafers for a slightly different flavor.