After spending 2 weeks perfecting 5 different fluff salad recipes, I consider myself a fluff salad expert! Orange fluff salad has been in my family for generations, but my version is now upgraded with the perfect ingredient ratios and process.
In a large mixing bowl combine the orange jello mix and boiling water, whisk until dissolved. Pour in the cold water, whisk to combine. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3 oz box orange jello mix, 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup cold water
Remove the bowl from the fridge and whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix, scraping down the sides to incorporate everything. Return the bowl to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3.4 oz box instant vanilla pudding
Remove the bowl from the fridge and fold in the cool whip.
8 oz cool whip
Add in the mini marshmallows, well drained mandarin oranges, and well drained crushed pineapple. Fold gently to combine.
2 cups mini marshmallows, two 15 oz cans mandarin oranges, 20 oz can crushed pineapple
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. This allows the mixture to thicken and for the marshmallows to soften.