Description
This light and fluffy fruit salad combines vibrant mandarin oranges and tropical pineapple, mixed with creamy cottage cheese and whipped topping for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut for texture
Instructions
- Drain mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple very well to prevent excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Add the drained fruit and mini marshmallows to the mixture and fold in gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors blend and marshmallows soften.
- Optional: Garnish with extra orange slices, whipped topping, or chopped nuts before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the fruit is well-drained to keep the salad from becoming watery.
- This can be made a day in advance for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg