Orange Dreamsicle Fruit Salad
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If you’re looking for a perfect dish for your next summer gathering, let me introduce you to my favorite: the Old Fashioned Dreamsicle Salad Recipe. This isn’t your average fruit salad; it has a retro feel that takes me back to the classic orange creamsicle flavors of my childhood.
The creamy dressing, made with vanilla pudding and orange juice concentrate, delivers a bright citrus flavor that’s sweet, tangy, and perfectly refreshing for summer.
And let’s not forget the convenience—this potluck-friendly dessert salad can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect when you would rather be hanging with your guests than stuck in the kitchen prepping food. (although if you are me, you would sometimes rather be hiding in the kitchen than hosting)
Dreamsicle Salad Ingredients
- 1 small package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- (15 oz) sliced peaches, drained
- (15 oz) mandarin oranges drained
- Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
- Two bananas, peeled and sliced
Unlike many similar recipes that rely heavily on Cool Whip or Marshmallow fluff, my version uses vanilla Greek yogurt to create that creamy texture and combines both fresh fruits like apples and bananas with canned fruits like pineapple and mandarin oranges for a mix of flavors and textures.
How to make Orange Dreamsicle Fruit Salad
- Prepare: In a small bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding, milk, thawed orange juice concentrate, and vanilla Greek yogurt until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine the Fruits: In a larger bowl, mix the pineapple chunks, sliced peaches, mandarin oranges, chopped apple, and banana slices. Make sure the fruits are well combined.
- Mix Together: Pour the pudding mixture over the fruit and gently stir until all the fruit pieces are evenly coated. The mixture might look thick and lumpy at first, but keep mixing—it will thin out to the perfect consistency.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you prefer. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the salad. Serve chilled, and enjoy each orange-filled dreamy spoonful!
How to Store Dreamy Orange Fruit Salad
Storage Instructions:
- Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator.
- Shelf Life: This salad will stay fresh for approx. 3-4 days when properly refrigerated.
- Serving Prep: Before serving, stir the salad to recombine and mix up any settled fruits or moisture.
Best Dessert Salads for Summer
If you enjoyed my recipe for Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Fruit Salad, you might also love my other fruit salads:
Orange Dreamsicle Salad
Ingredients
- 3.4 oz. instant vanilla pudding
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
- 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 20 oz. canned pineapple chunks well drained
- 15 oz. canned sliced peaches well drained
- 15 oz. canned mandarin oranges well drained
- 1 Granny Smith apple cored and chopped
- 2 bananas peeled and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding, milk, thawed orange juice concentrate, and vanilla Greek yogurt until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine the Fruits: In a larger bowl, mix the pineapple chunks, sliced peaches, mandarin oranges, chopped apple, and banana slices. Make sure the fruits are well combined.
- Mix Together: Pour the pudding mixture over the fruit and gently stir until all the fruit pieces are evenly coated. The mixture might look thick and lumpy at first, but keep mixing—it will thin out to the perfect consistency.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you prefer. This allows the flavors to meld together as well as make sure the salad gets good and cold.
- Serve: Before serving, give everything a good stir. Serve chilled.
Notes
Nutrition
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