The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2009
I needed a fruit salad recipe to bring to a Thanksgiving potluck. This one fit the bill. I was a little apprehensive about the sour cream but it works well in this. I added a touch of powdered sugar like someone had suggested.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2009
I love this and have made it for years. I cut or tear the cherries in half. I put the cherries, mandrain oranges and pineapple into a colander and drain the fruit well. I pour the fruit and marshmellows in a bowl and pour in the sour cream and mix well. I let it sit over night in the fridge. Yummy!
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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2009
Delicious and refreshing! A classic treat. I decided to let the salad sit in the fridge for a while so the marshmallows would "melt" into the sour cream and sweeten it up a bit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2008
I make this every Thanksgiving. It is very easy to make and everyone in my family loves it.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2008
This is a really good & quick dessert. I always add a bit of powdered sugar to give it a little sweetness.
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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2008
This is a great fruit salad recipe. I made it for my family's Thanksgiving, and then countless dinners at home since then. I love the sour cream (as opposed to a whipped topping). I didn't use all the marshmallows called for as it seemed like a lot.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007
Doubled recipe except I only used 16 oz. sour cream & 1 - 16 oz. pkg. marshmallows. Very easy prep. & tasty too !
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: 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!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: 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!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 1, 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!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2006
I love this salad. It tastes so good. If you let it sit in the fridge awhile, the marshmallows absorb the juice and get soft and tasty!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2005
this is a very simple, and delicious recipe. I also eat it every Thanksgiving. You can add coconut, but it's great just like this.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2005
This was way too sweet for us. Might be improved by using much fewer marshmellows. Made it when my grandkids were here and even they wouldn't eat it!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2003
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!
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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 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!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2002
I added 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts and I sliced frozen strawberries in half. I really liked this recipe, but it makes enough for 10 to 12 servings.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 26, 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2001
This didn't go over well at our holiday dessert table. Alittle too strange.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2001
I didn't use all of the marshmallows, that seemed like too many. But it was very quick and very easy!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2000
This is a tangy treat to be thankful for.
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