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fruit salad with cool whip

Fruit Salad with Cool Whip

The Crispy Chef
This light and creamy fruit salad with Cool Whip is packed with flavors and perfect for any occasion, from summer BBQs to holiday dinners. It features a mix of canned and fresh fruits combined with instant vanilla pudding, marshmallows, and Cool Whip for a delightful dessert that's easy to make and customizable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Fine-mesh strainer or colander
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup canned pineapple tidbits drained
  • 2 canned mandarin oranges peeled and segmented
  • 1 cup canned fruit cocktail drained
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries quartered
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup halved grapes
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2/3 cup mini marshmallows
  • 27 halved maraschino cherries

Instructions
 

  • Drain any canned or jarred fruits, reserving the pineapple juice.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the reserved pineapple juice with the instant vanilla pudding mix until it thickens.
  • Add the drained fruits (pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries) to the pudding mixture.
  • Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the fruits are well coated.
  • Add the blueberries, quartered strawberries, and halved grapes for added freshness.
  • Top with mini marshmallows for texture.
  • Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup-150 gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Cool Whip, easy dessert, fruit salad,
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