Description: Mandarin Orange Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that’s perfect as a side dish or dessert. Made with just a few simple ingredients, including vanilla instant pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, and Cool Whip, this salad is creamy, fruity, and oh-so-delicious. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Give it a try—you won’t regret it!
Ingredients:
- 1 package Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (use dry)
- 1 large can Crushed Pineapple (undrained)
- 2 medium/large cans Mandarin Oranges (drained)
- 1 package Cool Whip (8 oz), you could use fat-free
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cool Whip and dry vanilla instant pudding mix. Do not make the pudding; use it dry.
- Add the undrained crushed pineapple and both cans of drained Mandarin Oranges to the bowl. Use as many mandarin oranges as you like, adjusting to your preference.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Save a few mandarin oranges to decorate the top of the salad.
- Refrigerate the salad until it thickens again, which may take a couple of hours before serving.
- Serve as a side dish with a meal or as a dessert with ice cream.
- For a healthier version, choose low/no sugar instant pudding mix and Cool Whip, and use fresh mandarins. Whipped Cool Whip is recommended for the salad.
- Enjoy this creamy and fruity Mandarin Orange Salad as a refreshing treat!