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5 Cup Salad

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 people 1x
  • Category: Side Dish, Dessert
  • Method: No-cook, Chilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This sweet and creamy 5 Cup Salad is the perfect crowd-pleasing side dish or dessert! Made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and miniature marshmallows, all mixed in a smooth sour cream base.


Ingredients

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  1. 1 cup sour cream
  2. 1 cup pineapple chunks, roughly chopped, drained
  3. 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
  4. 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved, no stems
  5. 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  • Add the sour cream to a medium-sized mixing bowl, and whisk to remove any lumps.
  • Fold in the pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, and miniature marshmallows just until combined.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

  • This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For added texture, try adding a handful of shredded coconut or chopped pecans.
  • If you’re serving for a party, consider using mini bowls or individual servings for a fun presentation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg