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Fruit Salad

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"I make this every year for Thanksgiving and everyone loves it! It is great either with dinner or after." — BANINA

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1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved

1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

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Directions

In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, cherries, marshmallows and sour cream together. Chill and serve.

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My dear mom passed down this recipe, it has been in our family many years and is almost identical to this. It is called Ambrosia Salad. It is my family's favorite. It calls for 1/4 c. shredded coconut(leave out if don't like), but it gives a nice flavor and sweetness to this, 1 c. sour cream or enough to moisten, 1 c. grapes halved, 1 c. mandarin oranges drained( I use more), 1 c. mini marshmellows and 1 c. crushed pineapple drained. Double for large crowds. You can basically add the fruits you like and mix with sour cream until your liking. I think the cherries is a great addition!We especially like this in the summer months but get cravings for it year round! My daughter begs me to make this all the time! This recipe is so close to this and that is why I gave it 5*. I think any way you make will be great! Thanks Tina for sharing!

—awesome in tummy

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Oct 30, 2002

This didn't go over well at our holiday dessert table. Alittle too strange.

—STACY PINEAULT

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Nov 06, 2003

Don't wait for holidays to make this salad! If you're sick of whipped cream, cool whip and mayonnaise adorning your salads, then this one is for you! The sour cream dressing is wonderful, not too sweet or heavy. Sometimes I add just a touch of orange or lemon extract to the sour cream.I usually halve it, then use very few marshmallows (too sweet). Sometimes I add a banana or two and leave out the marshmallows completely. Thanks Tina.This is delish!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jan 30, 2007

A friend made this at a birthday party and I ate it without knowing what was in it. I was shocked that the creaminess was from sour cream! She said she added all the ingredients except the marshmallows(add them before serving if you don't like mush) and let it set overnight to combine the flavors (and to take away the tang from the sour cream). I tried it at home and used fatfree sour cream with the same results. I also added a little of the cherry juice. Great recipe, Thanks!

—JENIFER13

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Jul 01, 2006

My mother used to make this wonderful fruit salad that she called "5 Cup Fruit Salad" for every holiday and we all loved it. She recently passed away and I was trying to think of what all we use to put in it and I knew we used marshmellows, cherries, sour cream, canned pineapples and something else. I got on here to see if I could find one similar to hers. Back then they did not have mandarin (spelling?) oranges canned and I think (????) she used fresh oranges and possibly canned pears too. We would add cherry juice to the mixture for a colorful dish and would hold off on the marshmellows until it was about and hour before it was served otherwise it would become mushy. Sprinkly some chopped pecans or walnuts on top. Thank you so much for submitting this recipe so that I too can make this fabulous fruit salad that sound disgusting because of sour cream but is truly refreshing and oh so easy to make!

—Jodi Lynn

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Nov 26, 2011

Who dosen't love "fluffy" salads? I like to use colored marshmallows and add a half cup or so of pecans. If I have it, I'll throw in a cup or so of flaked sweetened coconut. This recipe always bends well to whatever canned fruit you have on hand.

—Sarah Jo

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Sep 20, 2006

This was very good. Made it for playgroup - both the moms & the kids loved it. I added only about 3/4 the marshmallows and sour cream. It was light & not runny at all. Thanks for a quick & easy pleaser!

—Mere Mon

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Dec 27, 2002

The sour cream gave it a wonderfully tangy, creamy texture but wayyyyy too many marshmallows. I'll try using 8 oz marshmallows next time.

—Lunarsola

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Nutrition

Calories
431 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
80.8 g
26%

Cholesterol
25 mg
8%

Fat
12.1 g
19%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
3.2 g
6%

Sodium
82 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fruit Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 431
Calories from Fat: 109

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.1g 19 %
Saturated Fat 7.5g 37 %
Cholesterol 25mg 8 %
Sodium 82mg 3 %
** Potassium 214mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 80.8g 26 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 3.2g 6 %
** Sugars 53.4g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 24 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 6 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 6 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.