Orange Fluff Salad

This Orange Fluff Salad is light, refreshing, and oh-so-sweet! Featuring mandarin oranges, pineapple, cottage cheese, and Cool Whip, this dessert salad is quick, easy, and perfect for summer.

The Best Orange Fluff Jello Salad Recipe

Like Snickers Salad and Grape Salad, Orange Fluff Salad is one of my favorite old-fashioned recipes. The fruit flavor always takes me straight to memories of family gatherings and backyard BBQs. Featuring juicy mandarin oranges, pineapple, cottage cheese, and a few other simple ingredients, this is a great recipe that’s always a family favorite.

Who would have thought that the ingredients in this orange creamsicle fluff would create the perfect texture and taste? Just thinking about this simple heavenly orange dessert brings a smile to my face.

Since this simple dessert salad recipe has only three easy steps, there’s no time like now to get it done! I like to actually prep this salad a day in advance so I can pop it in the fridge to let the flavors merge and chill.

(Check out this Cranberry Cream Cheese Dessert for another creamy and light dessert option!)

Recipe Ingredients

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• 8 ounces frozen whipped topping – Use a thawed whipped topping like Cool Whip. Whipped cream will not work for this recipe!
• 3 ounces orange gelatin mix – Use powdered jello mix. Sugar-free jello mix will also work!
• 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese – Small or large curd will work.
• 1 (14 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained – Whole canned pineapple will work. Just be sure to chop it into pieces before adding it to the salad.
• 1 cup mini marshmallows – Large marshmallows are fine, but cut them into pieces before adding them to the dish.

Variations

• Feel free to omit the cottage cheese. The fruit salad won’t be quite as fluffy, but it still tastes great.
• Add slivered almonds into the mix for a bit of crunch.
• Swap the orange jello mix with any jello mix you like best.

Directions for How to Make Orange Fluff Salad

1. Combine: Add the thawed whipped topping and orange gelatin powder to a large bowl, and stir to combine.
2. Add: Add the cottage cheese, mandarin oranges, pineapple, and miniature marshmallows to the bowl. Gently fold until the orange jello fluff is well combined.
3. Serve: Enjoy right away, or transfer the dish to the fridge to chill before serving.

Serving Suggestions

This orange fluff salad makes for a wonderful dessert or side dish at barbecues, cookouts, and family gatherings. Try pairing it with main courses like:

• Grilled Chicken Kabobs
• Easy Grilled BBQ Chicken
• Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken Tenders
• All-American Burgers
• Cheeseburger Sliders

How to Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. I don’t recommend freezing this orange fluff salad recipe, as it tends to become soggy or liquidy!

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