Fruit Cocktail Salad

• 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)

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.

vanilla flavored instant pudding, buttermilk, frozen whipped topping, fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, marshmallows

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=806942 (may not work)