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Cherry Pineapple Fruit Salad

Cherry Pineapple Fruit Salad Magic

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A refreshing cherry pineapple fruit salad with marshmallows and Cool Whip, perfect for a quick dessert or side dish.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 15 whole maraschino cherries (no stems)
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange slices
  • 1 can (15 ounces) triple cherry or regular fruit cocktail
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 2 cups Cool Whip Topping
  • 3 maraschino cherries with stems (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Drain juice from the cans of fruit.
  2. Add pineapple, fruit cocktail, and mandarin oranges to a strainer.
  3. Cut cherries in half and add to the strainer.
  4. Let fruit drain for 2-3 hours to remove excess juice.
  5. Transfer fruit to a bowl and add marshmallows and Cool Whip.
  6. Gently blend in Cool Whip.
  7. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
  8. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Draining the fruit well prevents a soggy salad.
  • For best flavor, refrigerate before serving.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or fewer marshmallows.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg