Description

This salad is a delicious, refreshing dish that just might make you feel like you're on a tropical island. It combines pineapple, coconut and mandarin oranges on a yummy pretzel crust. It's the perfect dish to take to a large gathering.

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2 c. crushed pretzels, plus whole pretzels for garnish, if desired
• 3 T. sugar
• 3/4 c. melted butter
• Filling:
• 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, with juices
• 3 oz. box Coconut Cream pudding mix, instant (vanilla or banana pudding could be substituted)
• 8 oz. tub whipped topping like Cool Whip, plus extra for garnish, if desired
• Topping:
• 3 oz. box orange Jello gelatin
• 1 c. boiling water (no more)
• 3 - 11 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Crust:
3. Combine crushed pretzels, sugar and melted butter in pan; gently stir to combine; spread around evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.