| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | USA |
| Region or state | Midwest |
| Dish details | |
| Course served | Salad or dessert |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredient(s) | Fudge stripe shortbread cookies, vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, mandarin oranges |
Cookie salad is a dessert salad from the U.S. state of Minnesota made with buttermilk, vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, mandarin oranges, and fudge stripe shortbread cookies.[1][2][3][4] It is popular with children and for potlucks.[1] Berries can also be added.[1]