Ingredients
Fruits
- 1 15-oz. can mandarin orange segments (drained)
- 1 15-oz. can crushed pineapple (well drained)
- 1 6-oz. jar maraschino cherries (rinsed and sliced in half)
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
- ½ cup pecans (chopped)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whipped topping
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently stir together the drained mandarin orange segments, well-drained crushed pineapple, rinsed and halved maraschino cherries, sweetened coconut, chopped pecans, sour cream, whipped topping, and mini marshmallows, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the canned fruits are well drained to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds.
- Use full-fat sour cream and whipped topping for the creamiest texture.
- The salad is best served chilled and is a popular dish for potlucks and holiday meals.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
