Pumpkin Patch Salad

The World According to Bella

I have been trying to tell Mrs. S if I have to wear a costume this is the one I want.  No one would recognize me. But she didn't listen. Today in the mail arrived this costume. I feel ridiculous dressed with a monkey hood.

I wish someone would have a talk with Mrs. S.

Love, Bella

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Orange Flavored Watergate Salad

Cook's notes: Do you ever wonder how some recipes get their names? I am puzzled over the meaning of this recipe name. 

I have decided to rename it Pumpkin Patch Salad 

This salad is easy enough for kids to make. I wanted to give the salad a more festive look so used a martini glass, added Halloween sprinkles and toasted coconut on top. You could also use a parfait glass.  

Pumpkin Patch Salad

Ingredients:

• 2- 11 oz. cans of mandarin oranges
• 1 small box of instant vanilla pudding mix (sugar free)
• 1- 8 oz. container Cool Whip (lite)
• 1-cup miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 tsp. orange extract
• a drop of orange food coloring
• toasted coconut
• Halloween sprinkles 

Directions:

• Make pudding mix up as directed on box
• Drain oranges and cut up into small pieces, pat dry on paper towels
• Fold all ingredients together except sprinkles and coconut
• Refrigerate
• Right before serving add sprinkles and toasted coconut