Cool Whip Salad
Indulge in the creamy, fruity delight of Cool Whip Salad, a no-bake recipe that’s as quick to whip up as it is irresistible to eat! Packed with vibrant flavors and textures, this dessert salad combines fluffy Cool Whip, tangy crushed pineapple, juicy mandarin oranges, and sweet miniature marshmallows. A sprinkling of shredded coconut and optional additions like crunchy pecans or vibrant maraschino cherries take this dish to the next level. Perfectly chilled and ready in just minutes, Cool Whip Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, holidays, or any occasion where a refreshing, nostalgic treat steals the show. Serve it as a side dish or light dessert—the choice is yours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 20 oz Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 15 oz Mandarin oranges (drained)
- 2 cups Miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
- 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (halved, drained, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the thawed Cool Whip.
Stir in the crushed pineapple along with its juice until evenly combined.
Gently fold in the drained mandarin oranges to prevent them from breaking apart.
Add the miniature marshmallows and shredded coconut, and mix until well incorporated.
If using, fold in the chopped pecans and maraschino cherries for added texture and flavor.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Serve cold as a side dish or dessert and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.8 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 284 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.2 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 935 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
