Best 9 Nanas Marshmallow Salad Recipes

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Prepare to indulge your taste buds with a delightful recipe for "Nanas Marshmallow Salad," a classic dessert that combines fluffy marshmallows, juicy pineapple, and creamy whipped topping. This salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a perfect treat to enjoy during potlucks, family gatherings, or as a refreshing snack. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll create a flavorful and visually appealing dish that will satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ORIGINAL AMBROSIA SALAD (NANA'S 5 CUP SALAD)



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This is the original, classic Ambrosia Salad recipe, which is also known as 5 cup salad. This is the ambrosia salad version with sour cream.

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

one 11 ounces can of whole mandarin oranges, drained
one 8 ounces can of pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Stir together until combined thoroughly.
  • Cover the top with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a 3-4 hours. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NANA'S 7-LAYER SALAD



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This colorful 7-layer salad has made numerous appearances at our family gatherings over the years. My Nana has no shortage of delicious recipes from appetizers to desserts that she has passed down to me since I began cooking. This salad is not only yummy, but it's so quick and easy to prepare and definitely one of my all-time favorites!

Provided by KellyBecker

Categories     Salad

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
2 large Roma (plum) tomatoes, or more to taste, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Mix Cheddar cheese and mayonnaise together in a small bowl.
  • Pat lettuce into an even layer in the bottom of a large glass serving bowl. Layer tomatoes, black olives, peas, and water chestnuts, respectively, into the bowl. Spread Cheddar cheese mixture over the water chestnuts layer; top with bacon.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 898.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD RECIPE



Marshmallow Fruit Salad Recipe image

Enjoy this classic Marshmallow Fruit Salad Recipe of bananas, peaches, strawberries and sour cream. Marshmallow Fruit Salad Recipe never goes out of style.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1 large banana, sliced
2 medium fresh peaches, peeled, sliced
1 cup medium strawberries, sliced
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 2 g

NANA'S MARSHMALLOW SALAD



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No coconut, lots of mandarin oranges, and sour cream instead of whipping cream combine to set this marshmallow salad apart. But then I'm biased about all the holiday favorites I grew up with. It's now a favorite of my daughters.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Low Protein

Time 6h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces kraft miniature marshmallows
16 ounces sour cream (regular or light)
3 (11 -15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half

Steps:

  • Combine marshmallows and sour cream.
  • Gently fold in oranges and pineapple.
  • Gently fold in cherries.
  • Chill several hours or overnight.

NANA'S POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

About 5 large potatoes; peeled, cubed and boiled
one medium onion, chopped
one stalk of celery, chopped
2tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
about 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
about 1 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes until fork tender. While the potatoes boil, sweat the onions and the celery in butter until soft and translucent; do not brown. Drain potatoes. While still warm, add the ingredients slowly, being sure not to mash the potatoes. Mix thoroughly. Serve warm or cold.

MARSHMALLOW SALAD



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Make and share this Marshmallow Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Pineapple

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup light sour cream
1 can mandarin orange, drained
1 can pineapple chunk, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 29.4, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.9

NANAS' GREEN DREAM SALAD



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 units jello lime flavor
1 units pineapple
2 units whip
2 units cream cheese
2 cups marshmallows

Steps:

  • Mix lime Jell-O with 1 cup of boiling water. Stir to dissolve mixture. Drain pineapple and reserve juice. Use juice in place of second cup of water. Mix well, you can use a few ice cubes to cool.
  • Using hand mixer (or whatever mixer you have) fold in Cool Whip. Cut up the Philadelphia Cream Cheese and add to bowl. Also add Dole Pineapple and mix on low speed for about 20 to 30 seconds. (At this time add marshmallows if desired.)
  • Pour mixture into a 13" by 9" glass dish. Place in fridge overnight. Serve as a dessert or just for something light to eat anytime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD



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Christine Mills relies on convenient cans of pineapple chunks, fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges to speed up this marshmallow fluff. The Buffalo, New York subscriber dresses up the salad a bit by stirring in the rich sour cream and chopped pecans for a pleasant crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sour cream
2-1/2 cups whipped topping
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the fruit, pecans and sour cream. Fold in whipped topping and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NANA'S FRUIT SALAD



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My grandmother used to make this salad when I was a little girl. It's a tradition in my family now, for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, juice reserved
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
3 apples, cored and diced with peel
2 Bartlett pears, cored and diced
2 bananas
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, apples, pears, and pecans.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and lemon juice. Add enough fruit cocktail juice to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Fold the cream cheese mixture into the fruit mixture and toss. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving. Prior to serving slice bananas, add to fruit salad and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 49.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh marshmallows for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any marshmallow creme, you can make your own by melting 1 cup of marshmallows in a double boiler.
  • For a sweeter salad, add more sugar to taste.
  • For a tangier salad, add more lemon juice or vinegar.
  • If you want a more colorful salad, add some chopped fruit or vegetables, such as strawberries, blueberries, or celery.
  • Serve the salad chilled for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Nana's Marshmallow Salad is a classic dessert salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or colorful, this salad is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give Nana's Marshmallow Salad a try.

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