Easy Fruit Salad with Cool Whip

70 mins
Serves 8
https://www.everydayfamilycooking.com/fruit-salad-with-cool-whip/

Directions

  1. 1Drain the juice from the pineapple bits into a large mixing bowl and set aside the actual pineapple.
  2. 2Drain the juice from the pineapple bits into a large mixing bowl and set aside the actual pineapple.
  3. 3Drain the juice from the pineapple bits into a large mixing bowl and set aside the actual pineapple.
  4. 4Add the instant vanilla pudding to the pineapple juice and mix.
  5. 5Add the instant vanilla pudding to the pineapple juice and mix.
  6. 6Add the instant vanilla pudding to the pineapple juice and mix.
  7. 7Add the drained fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and halved cherries into the bowl.
  8. 8Add the drained fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and halved cherries into the bowl.
  9. 9Add the drained fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and halved cherries into the bowl.
  10. 10Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  11. 11Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  12. 12Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  13. 13Mix in the marshmallows until they are evenly distributed.
  14. 14Mix in the marshmallows until they are evenly distributed.
  15. 15Mix in the marshmallows until they are evenly distributed.
  16. 16Once the fruit, pudding, and marshmallows are combined, fold the Cool Whip into the fruit mixture.
  17. 17Once the fruit, pudding, and marshmallows are combined, fold the Cool Whip into the fruit mixture.
  18. 18Once the fruit, pudding, and marshmallows are combined, fold the Cool Whip into the fruit mixture.
  19. 19Mix until everything is thoroughly coated.
  20. 20Mix until everything is thoroughly coated.
  21. 21Mix until everything is thoroughly coated.
  22. 22Chill the Cool Whip fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
  23. 23Chill the Cool Whip fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
  24. 24Chill the Cool Whip fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Ingredients

  • 20 ounce pineapple tidbits with juices
  • 20 ounce pineapple tidbits with juices
  • 20 ounce pineapple tidbits with juices
  • 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding
  • 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding
  • 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding
  • 15 ounce can fruit cocktail drained
  • 15 ounce can fruit cocktail drained
  • 15 ounce can fruit cocktail drained
  • 10.5 ounce jar mandarin oranges drained
  • 10.5 ounce jar mandarin oranges drained
  • 10.5 ounce jar mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 6 ounce jar stemless maraschino cherries halved
  • 6 ounce jar stemless maraschino cherries halved
  • 6 ounce jar stemless maraschino cherries halved
  • 2 cups mini white marshmallows
  • 2 cups mini white marshmallows
  • 2 cups mini white marshmallows
  • 8 ounce tub Cool Whip thawed
  • 8 ounce tub Cool Whip thawed
  • 8 ounce tub Cool Whip thawed

Equipment

large mixing bowlrefrigerator

Tips

  • Choose fresh, ripe strawberries to add that perfect balance of sweet and tang.
  • Keep the Cool Whip chilled before mixing for maximum creaminess.
  • Gently fold in the Cool Whip to keep the fruit intact using a rubber spatula.
  • Chill the dessert salad before serving for at least an hour.
  • Drain the fruit well before adding it to the mix.