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Orange Dreamsicle Salad

A refreshing and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Salad combining citrusy oranges, velvety vanilla, and a light fluff for a nostalgic dessert or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mandarin orange segments (canned or fresh, drained)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup whipped topping (thawed)
  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mandarin orange segments and orange juice.
  2. Gently fold in the vanilla yogurt and whipped topping until well blended.
  3. Add the mini marshmallows, crushed vanilla wafer cookies, orange zest, and shredded coconut if using. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
  5. Serve cold as a dessert or side dish, garnished with extra orange zest or wafer crumbs if desired.

Notes

For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top before serving.