Fruit Cocktail Salad

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Weight Watchers Fruit Cocktail Salad is a refreshing and healthy dessert recipe. This amazing dish is perfect for hot-weather gatherings, potlucks, or simple snacks. The combination of Cool Whip, mini marshmallows, and canned fruit cocktail this salad creates a delightful sweetness. This salad is a good way to relish fruit richness without getting deprived because of its light and airy texture. It also requires no cooking at all and only a few basic items. The Weight Watchers Fruit Cocktail Salad is a fantastic alternative for those who enjoy traditional fruit salads or are searching for a creative and unique dessert option. This flavorful and yummy salad is very nutritious. This salad is an ideal way to indulge your dessert cravings without destroying your diet because of its high fruit content and low calorie (95 kcal) count. Let’s begin the recipe.

STATS

  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Ten minutes
  • Preparation Time: Ten minutes
  • Cooking Method: Stir

EQUIPMENT

  • Can opener
  • One big bowl
  • One spatula
  • Transparent glass dish (to serve the salad)

INGREDIENTS

  • Two cans of fruit cocktail, approx. to 15 oz.
  • 8 ounces of lite Cool Whip, about one container
  • One cup of pastel mini marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Open the canned fruit cocktail with a can opener.
  2. After opening, remove the cocktail juice.
  3. Set aside a quarter of the fruit cocktail for the garnish.
  4. Next, add Lite Cool Whip, fruit cocktail, and mini marshmallows to a big bowl.
  5. With a spatula, mix the cocktail fruit and marshmallows into the cool whip until thoroughly blended.
  6. The yummy Weight Watchers Fruit Cocktail Salad is ready.
  7. Shift the salad into a transparent glass dish.
  8. Smooth the top layer of the salad with a spatula.
  9. Top the salad with the saved fruit cocktail and a few additional mini marshmallows.

VARIATIONS OF THE COCKTAIL SALAD

Nuts:

  • Incorporate crushed pecans or walnuts into the salad.

Fruits:

  • You can add canned fruit such as drained mandarin oranges.

Additional flavors:

  • We can add more flavor by adding a pinch of crushed cinnamon or a small amount of vanilla extract.

Marshmallows:

  • Try many varieties of marshmallows. Flavored or colored mini marshmallows can add a fun twist.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • The fruit salad’s sweetness complements the savory flavors of grilled meat.
  • Serve the salad with honey-glazed pork loin and baked ham.
  • Pair this salad with a chicken salad sandwich or turkey wrap.
  • Enjoy it with lemon juice or a refreshing pineapple sritzer.
  • Iced tea also goes well with the salad for a soothing taste.
  • Accompany this dish with spicy chicken tacos or grilled shrimp skewers.

TIPS

  • Refrigerate the fruit cocktail can for a maximum of a few hours before making the salad.
  • Opt for light sugar canned fruit.
  • Drain the excess juice from the fruit cocktail cans before adding them to the salad.
  • Utilize softened and room temperature Lite Cool Whip.
  • Mix all items gently to avoid breaking the marshmallows or damaging the fruit.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We will preserve the cocktail salad in a covered bowl and keep this bowl in the refrigerator for only 2 to 3 days. It’s better to eat the salad within one to two days. After that, the Cool Whip may start to degrade.

Freezer:

  • Freezing this salad is not advised, The marshmallows and Cool Whip will become watery and alter texture when thawed.

FAQs

Can I utilize a pudding mix without sugar?

  • We can utilize a sugar-free mix to boost the salad flavors and texture, which is a good addition to this kind of salad.

Will the pastel mini marshmallows dissolve into the salad?

  • They will become softer, but not entirely dissolve. This creates a pleasant and chewy mouthfeel.

Can I add other fruits to prepare this salad?

  • You can pair the canned fruit with fresh fruits such as mandarin, berries, and oranges.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 1/2 cup of fruit salad
Total servings 10
Total Calories 95 kcal
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 0 g
Sugar 10 g
Total Fat 3 g
Sodium 7 mg

Each serving of the fruit cocktail salad has one (1) Weight Watchers point.