Mandarin Orange Dessert Salad
Brighten up your dessert table with this creamy, dreamy Mandarin Orange Dessert Salad—a no-bake treat that's as easy to make as it is delicious! Featuring tender mandarin oranges, juicy pineapple chunks, fluffy mini marshmallows, and sweetened coconut flakes, this dessert salad is elevated with a luscious blend of sour cream and whipped topping for the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Optional crunchy pecans or walnuts add a delightful texture, making this chilled salad a crowd-pleasing favorite for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing and nostalgic recipe is a must-try for lovers of retro desserts and fruit salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups mandarin oranges, canned (drained)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks, canned (drained)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping (thawed if frozen)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, drained pineapple chunks, and sweetened coconut flakes.
Gently fold in the sour cream until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Add the whipped cream (or whipped topping) to the bowl and carefully fold until the salad becomes light and fluffy. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to preserve the airy texture.
If using nuts, gently fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to chill.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and transfer to a serving dish or individual bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.7 g | 307% | |
| Saturated Fat | 163.1 g | 815% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 498 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 441.2 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 314.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2022 mg | 43% | |
*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.
