5 Cup Salad
A sweet and creamy fruit salad combining pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, marshmallows, and a tangy sour cream dressing. Easy to prepare and perfect for any season or gathering.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (well drained)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (well drained)
- 1 cup maraschino cherries (well drained and halved)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Drain the canned fruits in a fine mesh strainer to remove excess juice.
- Halve the maraschino cherries gently to retain their shape.
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, pineapple, mandarin oranges, halved cherries, and marshmallows.
- Fold ingredients together gently with a spatula until coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours to chill.
- Before serving, stir lightly and transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
Ensure all fruits are well drained to prevent sogginess.
Use fresh mini marshmallows for optimal fluffiness.
Chill for 2–4 hours for best flavor blending.
Fold ingredients delicately to preserve fruit shape.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sour cream for extra tang (optional).
Use fresh mini marshmallows for optimal fluffiness.
Chill for 2–4 hours for best flavor blending.
Fold ingredients delicately to preserve fruit shape.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sour cream for extra tang (optional).