Minnesota salads that arent really salads

Coconut pudding, pineapple, miniature marshmallows and whipped cream come together in this delicious dessert-like salad that is perfect for potlucks and backyard barbecues.

YUM!

Chocolate fluff salad is a great no-bake recipe. This easy Rocky Road dessert is loaded with almonds, chocolate chips, and soft marshmallows.

What I like is that it's mostly all starch and mostly all one color.

If you’ve never had a cookie salad before don’t feel bad. Most of the country doesn’t even know that this dish exists! That said, it is a staple in places like Minnesota. With creamy vanilla pudding, fruit, and cookies, it’s so good! #devourdinner #devourpower #cookiesalad #easysalad #potlucksalad #potlucksaladrecipe #easysidedish #cookiesaladrecipe #mandarineOrangecookiesalad #easysidedish #easyrecipe #dessert #easydessert #cookie #fudgestriped #recipe #recipes

PECAN CRUNCH GRAPE SALAD

10 Best Fluff Recipes - These are the best fluff salad recipes for parties, holidays and more! Easy fluff salad recipe ideas.

Watergate salad is an easy dessert created by mixing together a packet of pistachio-flavored jello, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows. Folded in with creamy whipped topping and finally, topped off with crunchy pecans, the unique texture of this refreshing salad makes it a favorite vintage delight. #PistachioSalad #SaladRecipe #DessertSalad #EasyDesserts #PotluckIdeas #VintageRecipes

S'mores Cheesecake Fluff Salad - chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers make this easy no bake dessert salad a must make this summer. Try this recipe for parties and picnics and watch it disappear. ~ Inside BruCrew Life

Pink Lady Salad is 5 ingredient vintage Jello salad that include cottage cheese, canned pineapple and Cool Whip. Also known as Pink Stuff, this recipe creates one of those classic dishes that graced holiday dinner tables across the Midwest.

If you've ever attended a gathering in the Midwest, then you've likely enjoyed some quintessential Midwestern salads. They're all about the pasta and potatoes (with some veggies sprinkled in), plus fruit salads that taste like dessert.

Frog Eye Salad is a sweet fluffy rendition of a fruity dessert salad with cool whip, instant pudding and plenty of extras to make you go Mmmm!

Amish macaroni salad is a classic side dish that combines creamy and tangy flavors to create a unique, sweet flavor. The mayonnaise and sugar give it the perfect sweetness, while the tender pasta, crunchy veggies, and hard-boiled eggs add plenty of texture.

Grandma's Ambrosia Salad is a creamy fruit salad filled with pineapple, mandarins, coconut, and miniature marshmallows. Use either fresh or canned fruit in this easy recipe with a simple homemade whipped cream. It's so delicious it is considered the food of the Gods, hence the name Ambrosia Salad.

This Fudge Stripe Cookie Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Pineapple is one of my favorite summertime desserts. It’s not your typical potluck “salad” but trust me, your guests won’t mind one bit because it qualifies as more of a dessert. Besides some of those delicious Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies, you only need a few other ingredients to make a yummy cookie salad recipe.

Here are the 10 best dessert salads from the Midwest and beyond to try at your next family gathering.