Creamy Pineapple Salad
Dive into tropical bliss with this easy and indulgent **Creamy Pineapple Salad**, a dessert-style fruit salad that's perfect for any occasion! Featuring juicy pineapple chunks, fluffy mini marshmallows, shredded sweetened coconut, and a luscious blend of vanilla yogurt and whipped topping, this no-bake recipe delivers irresistible sweetness and a creamy texture in every bite. Crunchy pecans or walnuts provide a delightful contrast, while optional halved maraschino cherries add a pop of color and festive flair. Ready in just 15 minutes and chilled to perfection, this versatile salad is an ideal side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or holiday dinners. Make this sensational creamy pineapple salad your new go-to recipe for quick and crowd-pleasing desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1.5 cups whipped topping (thawed, like Cool Whip)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup maraschino cherries (halved, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Drain the canned pineapple chunks fully if using canned pineapple. Pat them dry with paper towels to avoid adding excess liquid to the salad.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla yogurt and whipped topping. Gently fold together until smooth and well combined.
Add the pineapple chunks, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and pecans or walnuts (if using) to the mixture. Gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
If desired, fold in half of the maraschino cherries, reserving the remaining cherries as garnish.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or bowl and smooth out the top for presentation.
Garnish with the reserved maraschino cherries or additional pecans (optional) for a decorative touch.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.2 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 461 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.1 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1839 mg | 39% | |
*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.
