Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Name: Marshmallow Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup sour cream; 2-1/2 cups whipped topping; 3 cups miniature marshmallows

Christine Mills relies on convenient cans of pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges to speed up this marshmallow fluff. The Buffalo, New York subscriber dresses up the salad a bit by stirring in the rich sour cream and chopped pecans for a pleasant crunch.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sour cream
2-1/2 cups whipped topping
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

In a large serving bowl, combine the fruit, pecans and sour cream. Fold in whipped topping and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 252 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Marshmallow Fruit Salad in Quick Cooking July/August 2003

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eemartiny

Mar 21, 2012

I made this for a party and almost didn't serve it to my guests. The mix of sour cream and pineapple made the entire dish taste 'sour'. I ended up picking out the pineapple pieces and adding granulated sugar to help sweeten the salad. It helped but still wasn't that tasty. I won't make again.
dboop

Dec 12, 2011

My family loves this salad and I have to make it at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
bethfriedel

Nov 24, 2011

Easy to make and very tasty!
BlaZinSweetHeart

May 14, 2011

look simple yet so delish
BlaZinSweetHeart

May 14, 2011

look simple yet so delish
zookie59tk

Dec 23, 2010

This marshmallow fruit salad recipe has been a real treat each and every time I make it. Love the light taste and texture. Definitely a fav in my family.
corina1048

Jun 20, 2010

i used fresh cherries, strawberries, grapes and mangoes.