5 Cup Salad
5 Cup Salad is a classic, no-bake dessert or side dish made with five simple ingredients: pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, coconut, and sour cream. It’s creamy, fruity, and perfect for gatherings or quick treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
- Add the sour cream and gently fold all the ingredients together until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
- Stir again just before serving. Serve chilled.
Notes
Thoroughly drain canned fruits to avoid a watery salad.Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.Substitute Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter version.Add maraschino cherries or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.Not suitable for freezing, as texture will change.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/5-cup-salad/
