Best 11 Simple Marshmallow Fruit Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a light and refreshing treat that combines sweetness with a burst of fruity flavors? If so, look no further than the classic marshmallow fruit salad, a timeless dessert that brings joy to people of all ages. This simple yet delightful dish offers a symphony of tastes and textures, featuring soft and gooey marshmallows, crisp and juicy fruits, and a creamy dressing that ties everything together. With minimal preparation and a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a batch of this beloved salad in no time, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD



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For a taste of summer sunshine, I whip up this quick, refreshing salad. It's pretty enough to double as a dessert. Peach yogurt and coconut really dress up the canned fruit cocktail. -Marian Bauerle, Marana, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained
1 medium firm banana, halved and sliced
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup peach yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
2 maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the fruit cocktail, banana and marshmallows. Combine yogurt and mayonnaise until blended; add to fruit mixture and stir to coat. Spoon into individual dishes; top with coconut and a cherry if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD RECIPE



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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

MOM'S BEST MARSHMALLOW & COCONUT FRUIT SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Mom's Best Marshmallow & Coconut Fruit Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm2

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained (or 2 Cups Fresh)
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
10 ounces Maraschino cherries, drained & halved
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups sweetened coconut, shredded
10 ounces mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Combine fruit in large bowl, fold in sour cream & coconut. Stir well. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

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.

Provided by Tina O'Malley

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 82.1 mg, Sugar 53.4 g

MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD



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Easy Marshmallow Fruit Salad with Cool Whip is light, fluffy and on the menu for every holiday. Kids can make this simple 3 ingredient recipe with whipped topping, canned fruit and mini marshmallows.

Provided by Dee

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 15-oz cans mixed fruit cocktail (drained)
1 8-ounce container of Cool Whip whipped topping
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Add the drained fruit to a large mixing bowl
  • Stir in the whipped topping or whipped cream
  • Fold in the marshmallows, and smooth top of salad with spatula. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MARSHMALLOW AND FRUIT SALAD



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A unique, delicious fruit salad. It is always a hit and can be served year round, from Easter to Thanksgiving. It also goes great on angel food cake! The marshmallows soak up the juice and flavor and are so good! You can add seasonal fruit you have on hand! I usually chill in the fridge 30 min before serving to let the marshmallows soak up the juice!

Provided by [email protected]

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package lemon pudding mix
1 (15.5 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained with liquid reserved
3 cups miniature marshmallows
3 bananas, sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 kiwis, peeled and sliced
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Stir pudding mix and reserved liquid from mandarin oranges together in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Stir marshmallows, banana slices, strawberry slices, kiwi slices, and pecans into the pudding mix.
  • Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 190.3 mg, Sugar 23 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.

MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD



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Imagine your favorite ambrosia salad. Now give it a fall makeover involving apples, pecans and cranberry sauce. You've pretty much captured this dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 medium seedless orange, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium apple, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup pecan pieces
1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except marshmallows in medium bowl; cover.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Stir in marshmallows just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

MOM'S BEST MARSHMALLOW & COCONUT FRUIT SALAD



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One of My Mom's Best Recipes...She's been making it for years & it brings back childhood memories whenever I make it. See my recipes on LoriAnnsFoodandFam.Blogspot.com

Provided by Lori Roggenbuck

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 oz can pineapple chunks, 2 cups fresh
11 oz canned mandarin oranges
10 oz maraschino cherries, halved
16 oz sour cream
2 c shredded sweetened coconut
10 oz mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. Combine fruit in large bowl, fold in sour cream & coconut. Stir well. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

5 MINUTE FLUFF SALAD



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Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
6 ounces (1/2 jar) of Maraschino Cherries, drained and chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 (8 ounce) tub Cool Whip (or less) (or 2 cups real whipped cream)

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl combine drained oranges, drained pineapple, drained and chopped maraschino cherries & marshmallows. Gently mix. Add Cool Whip and gently fold until combined. Serve immediately.

MARSHMALLOW FRUIT SALAD



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My family had this every holdiay growing up. My husband now loves it too and it has become a tradition in our home too.

Provided by Karrie Massotti

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounces mini marshmallows
11 ounces mandarin oranges
15 ounces fruit cocktail
8 ounces sour cream (I know the sour cream sounds weird but with the sweetness of the marshmallows it ends up tasting swe)

Steps:

  • Drain liquid from canned fruit.
  • Dump everything into LARGE bowl.
  • Mix really well.
  • Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 58.9, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 36.4, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fruits in your salad to create a colorful and flavorful dish. Some good options include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, oranges, and bananas.
  • If you are using canned fruit, be sure to drain it well before adding it to your salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
  • You can add other ingredients to your salad to make it more interesting, such as nuts, seeds, or yogurt.
  • If you are making the salad ahead of time, be sure to store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Fruit salad is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a healthy way to get your daily dose of fruits. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a fruit salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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