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A large bowl holding creamy whipped orange fluff topped with orange slices and marshmallows.

Orange Fluff Salad

Sweet and tangy and perfect for summer. Your friends and family won't be able to stop eating this simple treat!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Makes: 10 servings

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • large wooden spoon (or silicone spatula)
  • refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 16-ounce container cottage cheese
  • 1 6-ounce packet orange-flavored gelatin mix
  • 2 11-ounce cans mandarin oranges (drained completely)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 16-ounce tub frozen whipped topping (defrosted)

Instructions

  • Add 1 16-ounce container cottage cheese and 1 6-ounce packet orange-flavored gelatin mix to large mixing bowl. Stir ingredients together until fully combined.
  • Add 2 11-ounce cans mandarin oranges (completely drained) and 1 cup mini marshmallows to mixing bowl. Gently fold oranges and marshmallows into cottage cheese mixture until just incorporated.
  • Add 1 16-ounce tub frozen whipped topping to mixing bowl and gently fold into cottage cheese mixture, again until just incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix or salad will become less fluffy.
  • Once ingredients have been incorporated, cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator. Chill salad mixture at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve salad, remove bowl from refrigerator and uncover. Transfer orange fluff to serving bowl, garnish with additional mandarin oranges and mini marshmallows if desired, and serve chilled.

Recipe Notes

  • Oranges: Drain all liquid from the cans of mandarin oranges before adding them to the salad mixture. If they're not drained well, the excess liquid will make the mixture watery and it may separate.
  • Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover orange fluff in an airtight container. Consume within 3 days. Mixture may lose texture and become watery over time.

Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 277kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 70mg | Total Carbs: 43g | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 36g | Added Sugars: 10g | Net Carbs: 43g | Calcium: 40mg
Cheap Cheap Eats recipe developed by Cheryl Malik