Fluffy, creamy, and citrus-y Orange Fluff Salad is perfect for any get-together. It's a favorite retro dessert salad, perfect for any gathering or potluck.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This simple Orange Fluff Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion! It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd pleaser. The sweet orange flavor pairs perfectly with other menu items. You'll love this delicious salad!
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Ingredients
You may have the ingredients for this orange jello with mandarin oranges salad already on hand, as many of the ingredients we keep in the pantry or refrigerator. If not, they are easy to get and inexpensive.
- Cool Whip
- Orange Jello (the small box)
- Mandarin Oranges - canned
- Mini Marshmallows
- Cottage Cheese (optional - see instructions in notes or making Orange Fluff salad without cottage cheese)
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Orange Fluff Salad
Measure everything up before mixing, as this orange fluff recipe comes together pretty quickly. Dessert salads are usually served either on a Holiday buffet table, and are more dessert than salad.
Pour Jello into The Bowl
- Dump the Cool Whip into a large mixing bowl. Open the box of orange Jello and pour it right into the bowl of Cool Whip.
Mix the Cool Whip & Jello
- Mix until all the Cool Whip is light orange. Use a spatula and scrape the sides so all the Cool Whip is blended evenly with the orange Jello.
Add the Remaining Ingredients
- Add the can of Mandarin oranges, the sweetened shredded coconut, the cottage cheese, and the mini marshmallows.
- Gently fold them into the orange fluff so that they are evenly blended.
Serving Suggestions
This Orange Fluff salad is the perfect dessert salad to your Holiday menu with Dutch Oven Turkey Breast, Air Fried Turkey Breast, and Ocean Spray Cranberry Orange Relish.
We have some additional Holiday side dishes that would be perfect for completing your Holiday meal also. Take a look also at our:
- Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta
- Baked Brie with Cranberries
- Baked Sweet Potato Slices
- Sauteed Spinach and Onions
- Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Orange Fluff Salad without Cottage Cheese - If you're not a fan of cottage cheese, just leave it out of the recipe. Add some more coconut, oranges, and marshmallows to make up the difference. Or, add 1 cup of drained, crushed pineapple.
- Cherry Fluff - see our Cherry Fluff Salad recipe!
Storage
Orange fluff with store in your refrigerator for a few days before it starts to separate or deflate. It does not freeze well.
Tips for Success
- Blend the Jello in really well as it make the salad firmer as it sets up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Orange Fluff is a type of fruit salad consisting of various kinds of fruit, mix with cream, whipped topping, or cream cheese and other added ingredients for taste and texture. In different forms, fruit salad can be served as an appetizer, a side salad, or a dessert.
Dessert salad is a sweet dessert often made with fruit. Despite the name, this dish does not contain vegetables or lettuce. It is a popular dessert for summery meals or outdoor parties because it tends to be lighter and very refreshing because it is chilled.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Orange Fluff
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 3 oz box Orange Jello
- 14 oz can Mandarin Oranges
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup cottage cheese optional
Instructions
- Dump the Cool Whip into a large mixing bowl.8 oz Cool Whip
- Open the box of Orange Jello and pour into the mixing bowl with the Cool Whip. Blend well using a spatula, scraping the sides to get all the jello mixed in.3 oz box Orange Jello
- Add the drained Mandarin oranges, coconut, mini marshmallows, and cottage cheese. Fold into the Jello and Cool Whip mixture to blend evenly. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.14 oz can Mandarin Oranges, 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1 cup cottage cheese
Orange Fluff without Cottage Cheese
- You can omit the cottage cheese, and add in 1 cup of Pineapple Tidbits, or drained, crushed Pineapple. Stir to blend and serve.
Notes
- Blend the Jello in really well as it make the salad firmer as it sets up.
- Change the flavor of the Jello and the fruit to make Fluff Salad for Holidays. Orange is perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Lime is perfect for St Patricks, Cherry for Valentines, and Raspberry for Christmas.
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