It’s funny how little dessert salads like this so easily become a part of your family traditions. At our house, my mother always made this concoction of marshmallows, whipped topping, pineapple, pistachio pudding and pecans. For lack of a better name, we always called it her “green goop.” I wasn’t particularly fond of it, because I am not big on sweets, but it was always a hit with everyone else, and often requested for birthday dinners, as well as being present at every holiday or family gathering.

Taking this basic recipe, you could use it as a springboard to create an untold number of variations. I think blueberry would be quite tasty, as would any other berry, such as blackberry or strawberry. I could even see it working with ripe or frozen peaches or pears. Kiwi, maybe?

 

INGREDIENTS

1 container (32 oz.) low-fat vanilla yogurt NOT Greek yogurt

2 packages (3.4 oz. EACH) INSTANT cheesecake pudding mix dry (you will only use half of the second package)

1 package (12 oz.) frozen raspberries

1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

Set out the frozen raspberries to thaw as you prep the other part of the salad. Make sure the frozen whipped topping is completely thawed.

In a large bowl, briskly whisk together the vanilla yogurt, 1 full package of the cheesecake pudding mix, and ½ of the other full package of cheesecake pudding mix. Whisk very thoroughly until completely combined and no bumps remain.

Stir in the frozen raspberries until well combined. The raspberries will break down a bit and begin to thaw more.

Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until completely combined.

Either serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve. The longer it sits, the more pink the salad will be.

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Quick Tip:  Setting out the raspberries the night before or earlier on the day you want to make and serve this is fine – just drain off the extra juices that will accumulate as they thaw before adding to the recipe.

Recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Chelsea’s Messy Apron, image courtesy of butterwithasideofbread.com