Description
Easter Fluff Salad is a delightful and colorful dish perfect for your Easter gathering, combining sweet fruits, creamy textures, and a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional, for festive colors)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping and cottage cheese until well blended.
- Gently fold in the mini marshmallows, diced pineapple, mandarin oranges, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts if using.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until everything is evenly coated. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to achieve a festive look.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Serve chilled as a delightful side dish or dessert at your Easter gathering.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, substitute the pineapple with diced mango or add chopped strawberries.
- To make it lighter, use low-fat cottage cheese and light whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg