Sweet Pineapple Rice Salad |
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Ingredients 4 cups cooked, cooled rice 12 ounce jar of maraschino cherries 2, 20 ounce cans crushed pineapple 1, 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding 16 ounces Cool Whip 2 to 3 cups mini marshmallows Directions Cook rice according to package directions. Let cool. Drain maraschino cherries and dry them on paper towels. Cut them in half and then set aside. Strain the liquid from the pineapple into a mixing bowl and then set pineapple aside. Add instant vanilla pudding to the pineapple liquid. Beat until well combined. Stir in cooked, cooled rice. Add pineapple and maraschino cherries and stir together well. Fold in Cool Whip. Then fold in mini marshmallows. Chill in the refrigerator before serving. |