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5 cup fruit salad

Easy 5 Cup Fruit Salad Recipe


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 5 minutes (+ chilling)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A classiA nostalgic, no-cook dessert made from five simple ingredients—mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, sour cream, and marshmallows. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight meals., quick dessert made with exactly one cup each of five ingredients: mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, sour cream, sweetened shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows. This creamy, sweet treat requires no cooking and gets better as it chills.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mandarin orange slices, canned and drained
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, canned and drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Drain canned fruits thoroughly.
  2. In a bowl, add drained fruits, sour cream, coconut, and marshmallows.
  3. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, chill for at least 4 hours.
  • Use fruit packed in juice for balanced sweetness.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Ambrosia salad, fruit dessert, coconut fruit salad, yogurt fruit salad, mandarin salad, pineapple marshmallow salad