Best 6 Pina Colada Salad Cool Whip Recipes

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Escape the summer heat with a tropical twist on a classic salad recipe: The Piña Colada Salad with Cool Whip. This delightful dish combines the refreshing flavors of pineapple, coconut, and a hint of rum, creating a taste that transports you to a beachside paradise. Served chilled, this salad is a perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and tangy, making it a hit at any gathering. The recipe utilizes simple ingredients, including canned pineapple, coconut, crushed pineapple, and a few pantry staples. For a creamy and indulgent touch, Cool Whip is incorporated, adding a light and fluffy texture. This Piña Colada Salad is not just a salad; it's a tropical vacation in a bowl. Its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**Additional Recipes Mentioned in the Article:**

- **Piña Colada Parfait:** A layered dessert that combines the flavors of the Piña Colada Salad in a parfait glass, featuring layers of pineapple, coconut, and Cool Whip.

- **Piña Colada Poke Cake:** A moist and flavorful cake infused with pineapple and coconut flavors, topped with a Cool Whip frosting and garnished with pineapple chunks and coconut flakes.

- **Piña Colada Trifle:** A stunning dessert that combines layers of pineapple cake, Cool Whip, pineapple chunks, coconut, and a drizzle of rum, creating a tropical trifle that's perfect for special occasions.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PINA COLADA SALAD



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Coconut lovers check this out! This dessert is so delicious, I made it for a teacher's luncheon, and they sent me to the office to make copies for everyone.

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (3 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
3 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Mix crushed pineapple with juice, instant pudding and coconut.
  • Fold in Cool Whip.
  • Cream together cream cheese and sugar in separate bowl.
  • Then fold into other mixture; chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 161.7, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 33.9, Protein 1.7

PINA COLADA FLUFF SALAD



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Provided by Laura

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3.4 oz) pkg instant vanilla pudding
1 (20 oz) can crush pineapple, UNDRAINED
2 cups miniature marshmallows
8 oz container cool whip
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 tsp rum extract, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the pudding mix and crushed pineapple.
  • Fold in the remaining ingredients and chill until ready to serve. Serves 8-10.

PINA COLADA FLUFF



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Bring that tropical feeling home with Pina Colada Fluff! An incredibly easy and delicious dessert salad!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
20 oz crushed pineapple (1 can - do not drain!)
8 oz Cool Whip (1 container - I used lite - thawed)
1 tsp rum extract
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts (your favorite)

Steps:

  • Combine pudding mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple in a large bowl.
  • Stir until completely combined.
  • Fold in Cool Whip, rum extract, marshmallows, coconut, and nuts.
  • Chill until ready to served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 112 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINA COLADA SALAD



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I saw this recipe on Facebook and LOVE IT! Very simple to make. (The photo came from the post as well)

Provided by Karen Petree

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-20 oz can(s) crushed pineapple in juice
1-3 oz pkg package instant coconut cream pudding mix
1/2 c flaked coconut
1-8 oz container cool whip
3 oz cream cheese
1/3 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix crushed pineapple with juice, instant pudding and coconut.
  • 2. Fold in Cool Whip.
  • 3. Cream together cream cheese and sugar in separate bowl.
  • 4. Fold the cream cheese mixture into the fruit mixture; chill.

PINA COLADA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup diced pineapple, frozen
2 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces Coco Lopez coconut cream
1 1/2 ounces white rum
1 ounce dark rum
Pineapple slices

Steps:

  • Put the ice, frozen pineapple, juice, coconut cream, and the white and dark rums into a blender. Blend until smooth and frosty. Pour the drink into 2 glasses and garnish the rim with pineapple slices.

PINA COLADA FRUIT SALAD



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Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra punch, you might add a splash of coconut rum. -Carol Farnsworth, Greenwood, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pineapple-orange juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
1-1/2 cups green grapes
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Thinly sliced fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • For dressing, mix first 5 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place fruit in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, top with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a smoother salad, use a blender or food processor to combine the ingredients.
  • If you don't have any pineapple juice, you can use a mixture of orange juice and lemon juice.
  • If you don't have any Cool Whip, you can use whipped cream or Greek yogurt.
  • To make the salad more refreshing, add a cup of crushed ice before serving.
  • For a tropical twist, add a tablespoon of coconut extract to the salad.

Conclusion:

This Pina Colada Salad is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this salad a try!

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