Dual Purpose

Have you ever seen a new food 

and couldn't decide if you should try it 

because even though all the ingredients in it are things that you love 

but put all together, just seems a little weird?

So it was with me and Keebler 'Salad'. 

I'm sure it's been around for ages, but for whatever reason, I've never heard of, seen, or tasted a Keebler salad  until this past week.

Is it a salad? Or really a dessert in disguise?
Who cares?

Consider me a convert!

Keebler Salad

1 small package instant vanilla pudding

1 cup buttermilk

1 tub Cool Whip, 10 oz size

1 package Keebler fudge striped cookies, broken into small pieces*

2 cans mandarin oranges, drained*

Mix pudding and buttermilk together until smooth. Add Cool Whip. Mix in cookies, then fold in mandarin oranges. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

*If you want to make a lovely presentation, set aside a few uncrushed cookies and mandarin oranges. Place pudding mixture in a clear glass trifle dish and top with the remaining cookies and oranges.

YUM!