Fruit Salad with Marshmallows

Name: Fruit Salad with Marshmallows
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1-1/2 cups halved red seedless grapes; 1-1/2 cups halved green grapes; 1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, halved, rinsed and drained; 1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, halved, rinsed and drained; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained; 2 cups miniature marshmallows; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup sour cream

One year I was asked to bring a fruit salad to a family Christmas dinner. I found several fruit salad recipes, but none seemed really special for the holidays. I devised this recipe and everyone loved it. After that, I became the "official fruit salad person" for all family get-togethers.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1-1/2 cups halved red seedless grapes
1-1/2 cups halved green grapes
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, halved, rinsed and drained
1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, halved, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Just before serving, add sour cream and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 149 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Festive Fruit Salad in Country December/January 2000

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Eagle00072

Nov 26, 2012

This is not a new recipe. This known as Ambrosia Salad. I would never put the sour cream in at the last minute. It needs to be put in after all the fruit is mixed so the flavors blend and chill together.
newcountrywife

Nov 9, 2011

I will make this again, but I would add the sour cream and then refrigerate it for several hours. My family thought that it tasted better the next day. The sour cream didn't provide enough flavor for us. Once the fruit juices mixed with it a bit, it was great.
peaches n cream

Jun 20, 2010

it looks really good