Creamy Mandarin Orange and Pineapple Fluff Salad
A light and creamy dessert salad made with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and whipped topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a quick sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the drained mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple.
- Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows and gently mix.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For extra texture, consider adding shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Use sugar-free pudding and light whipped topping for a lower-calorie version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg