Fruit Cocktail Salad

Name: Fruit Cocktail Salad
Ingredients: 1 (5/8 oz.) pkg. vanilla flavored instant pudding mix; 1 1/3 c. buttermilk; 1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 (30 oz.) can fruit cocktail, well drained; 2 cans mandarin oranges, well drained; 1 c. miniature rainbow-colored marshmallows (optional)

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (5/8 oz.) pkg. vanilla flavored instant pudding mix
1 1/3 c. buttermilk
1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (30 oz.) can fruit cocktail, well drained
2 cans mandarin oranges, well drained
1 c. miniature rainbow-colored marshmallows (optional)

Directions

1

Blend buttermilk into pudding mix, using medium speed of mixer.
2

When smooth, blend in topping.
3

If consistency of mixture seems too thick, add a little more buttermilk.
4

Fold in fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges, reserving half a can of oranges for garnish.
5

Add colored marshmallows to mixture, if desired.
6

Swirl a design on top of salad with a tablespoon.
7

Gently arrange balance of mandarin orange slices in swirled design on top of salad.