Cherry Delight Salad
Brighten up any gathering with Cherry Delight Salad, a no-bake dessert bursting with vibrant flavors and creamy textures. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet cherry pie filling, juicy crushed pineapple, and soft miniature marshmallows for a delightful medley of tastes and textures, all enveloped in a luscious blend of sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. Optional chopped pecans lend a satisfying crunch, while maraschino cherries and fresh mint leaves create an eye-catching garnish. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or festive occasions, this make-ahead dish takes just 10 minutes to prepare and chills beautifully for a refreshingly cool treat that serves up to eight. Indulge in this fluffy, fruity favorite that’s as simple to make as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 21 oz Cherry pie filling
- 20 oz Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 cups Miniature marshmallows
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz Whipped topping (thawed)
- 0.5 cup Pecans (chopped, optional)
- 6 Maraschino cherries (for garnish, optional)
- 6 Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry pie filling and the drained crushed pineapple.
Stir in the miniature marshmallows until evenly distributed.
Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the fluffiness of the whipped topping.
If using, fold in the chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, garnish with maraschino cherries and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serve cold and enjoy your Cherry Delight Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*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.
