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5 Cup Salad

Delightful 5 Cup Salad – A Creamy Fruity Family Favorite

The 5 Cup Salad is a nostalgic dish combining sweet and tangy elements for a refreshing and creamy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Chopped fresh fruit can be used for a healthier version.
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes Unsweetened coconut can be used for a less sweet flavor.
For the Fruit Mixture
  • 1 cup Canned Pineapple Tidbits Drained; fresh pineapple can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Canned Mandarin Oranges Drained; fresh orange segments can be used as alternatives.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for 5 Cup Salad
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes, and 2 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir gently until evenly distributed.
  2. Drain 1 cup each of canned pineapple tidbits and canned mandarin oranges, and fold them into the creamy mixture.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or ideally overnight.
  4. Give the salad a gentle stir before serving and scoop into a decorative serving bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best taste, allow the salad to chill overnight to let the flavors meld beautifully. Use fresh fruits for optimal freshness.

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