This fruit salad is one that my Mother-in-law will usually make at Christmas time.
It’s a super simple fruit salad but a yummy one.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 can (11oz) mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all the drained fruit with the marshmallows and coconut. Fold in the sour cream. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours before serving. You can also make this ahead and chill overnight.
My MIL never makes hers with cherries. if you like cherries you can also add those to the salad as well. If you buy canned cherries you will want to drain them just like the oranges and pineapple.
Gwen
Friday 27th of January 2023
Quick and easy. I had all the ingredients on hand,even cherries! The sour cream balances the l sweet Marshmelows perfectly. My family loved it! Your recipe is straightforward and easy to follow! Thanks!
Melissa
Friday 27th of January 2023
Awesome, glad you loved it!
Sandra Lierle
Thursday 21st of May 2015
Is this not also called 5 cup salad? It is very good if you like the sour cream but I like it with the cool whip better. Not a fan of sour cream. But my family all like it. My mother also made a quick fruit and nut salad that was really quick, easy, an good that was just sliced bananas, chopped up apples, pecans, and marshmallows. Use whatever amount you want of each and then stir in cool whip. That too is to your discretion. She never measured anything! This was very good for holiday meals!
Melissa Coleman
Tuesday 26th of May 2015
Sandra, yes it is also known as 5 cup salad but because you can add/minus at your own liking I just call it easy fruit salad.
Jolene
Tuesday 23rd of December 2014
I have just made this for our Christmas Eve dinner...It is fantastic! :)
Melissa Coleman
Saturday 27th of December 2014
Yay! We made it for Christmas as well. One of our faves... :)
Emily
Tuesday 5th of August 2014
Can you substitute cool whip for sour cream?
Melissa Coleman
Monday 11th of August 2014
Emily,
I don't see why you couldn't. It wouldn't give you that same taste or thicker texture as sour cream would but cool whip is yummy too. It is always worth a try if you aren't sure you will like the sour cream.
Astor Yelangueuzian
Sunday 24th of November 2013
It looks yummy. I cant wait to try this for thanksgiving! thank you for sharing!