Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup small mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of mini marshmallows, 1 cup of drained pineapple chunks, and 1 cup of sour cream. Stir gently until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fold in Mandarin Oranges: Gently fold 1 cup of drained mandarin oranges into the mixture, being careful not to crush the fruit.
- Add Cherries: Slice the maraschino cherries in half and carefully fold them into the salad to avoid turning the mixture pink.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mix just enough to distribute ingredients evenly but not so much that the salad loses its bright color.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and serve cold.
Notes
- Be gentle when folding fruits to preserve their shape and color.
- Using canned fruit drained well prevents excess liquid in the salad.
- The salad tastes best after chilling for at least one hour.
- Variations can include substituting sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid storing for more than 24 hours to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
