Creamy Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans (about 425 g each) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (565 g) pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 box (96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
• 1 cup cottage cheese or vanilla yogurt
• ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit

Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple very well to avoid a watery salad.

2. Mix the Base

In a large bowl, combine:

• whipped topping
• cottage cheese or yogurt
• vanilla pudding mix
• sour cream (if using)

Stir until smooth and creamy.

3. Add Remaining Ingredients

Fold in:

• mandarin oranges
• pineapple
• mini marshmallows

Mix gently so the oranges stay intact.

4. Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors blend and the pudding thickens.

5. Serve

Top with extra mandarin orange segments before serving.

Optional Add-Ins

• Shredded coconut
• Chopped pecans or walnuts
• Maraschino cherries
• Crushed graham crackers
• Vanilla wafers

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 3 days.
• Best served cold.