Description
A delightful and nostalgic dessert, Cookie Salad combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla pudding with the tropical flavors of pineapple and mandarin oranges, topped with a crunchy cookie crumble. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress with a unique and tasty dish.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained well
For the Topping:
- 10 fudge stripe cookies, crushed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mix and the buttermilk. It will be thick. (You can use a whisk or a hand-held mixer.) – This forms the creamy base of the salad.
- Fold in the whipped topping. – Incorporate the fluffy texture into the mixture.
- Add in the pineapple and mandarin oranges and stir well. – Combine the fruits with the creamy mixture.
- Chill until ready to serve. – Allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
- Crush cookies and mix in just before serving. Reserve a few for garnish. – Add the delightful crunch of cookies to the salad just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg