Description
A nostalgic and indulgent fruit salad that combines juicy fruits, creamy sour cream, and crunchy nuts, perfect for potlucks and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (90 g) mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (120 g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, drained mandarin oranges, and cherry pie filling. Gently fold until evenly mixed.
- Stir in the sour cream until the fruit is evenly coated, taking care not to overmix.
- Add the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and nuts (if using). Fold gently to combine everything.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Spoon into bowls or cups and serve cold, garnished with toasted coconut or whole nuts if desired.
Notes
For a firmer salad, reserve some pie filling liquid and add sparingly. Drain canned fruit well to avoid a watery salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 to 3/4 cup
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: variable
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg