Brighten up your table with this creamy, classic 5 Cup Fruit Salad—a no-cook, 10-minute recipe that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick dessert, this retro fruit salad combines the tropical sweetness of canned pineapple chunks, juicy mandarin orange segments, fluffy mini marshmallows, and shredded sweetened coconut, all enveloped in a luscious layer of tangy sour cream. With just five simple ingredients and minimal prep, this chilled fruit salad is a refreshing treat that balances sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish or a light dessert, this crowd-pleaser is the perfect blend of nostalgia and convenience.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pineapple chunks, mandarin orange segments, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
Gently fold in the sour cream using a spatula until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle stir to redistribute any liquid that may have settled during refrigeration.
Serve chilled in individual bowls or as a side dish and enjoy!
Calories |
2043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.7 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.6 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.8 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.7 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 939 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.