| Cookie salad at a supermarket in Minnesota | |
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Midwest |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Fudge stripe shortbread cookies, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, mandarin oranges |
Cookie salad is a dessert salad from the U.S. states of Minnesota and North Dakota made with buttermilk, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and fudge stripe shortbread cookies. [1] [2] [3] Dessert salads, like glorified rice and cookie salad, are more common in the cuisine of the Midwestern United States than other parts of the country. [4] They are popular with children and a common contribution to holiday tables and potlucks. [3] Berries can also be added. [3] The salad is also prepared in other areas of the Midwestern United States. [5]