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Cherry Salad Recipe (Pink Fluff)
Cherry Salad is a creamy, sweet side dish blending cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows folded into whipped topping. Pecans add optional crunch and texture. The chilled mix softens the marshmallows slightly, producing a fluffy, dessert-like salad that is fruity and lightly nutty. It’s commonly served cold, often alongside savory dishes, providing a contrasting sweet flavor and a light, airy texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
86 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 can cherry pie filling 21 oz
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
- 1 can crushed pineapple drained well, 20 oz
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 container whipped topping thawed, 8 oz
- 1 cup pecans chopped roughly, optional
Instructions
- Roughly chop the pecans. Drain the pineapple juice from the crushed pinapple.
- In a large bowl, stir together cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk and pineapple.
- Fold in the marshmallows, whipped topping and pecans.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Overnight is fine. The dish will keep, refrigerated, for 2-3 days.
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Notes
- Mini marshmallows and nuts are optional and can be omitted based on preference.
- Use crushed pineapple drained thoroughly; pineapple chunks can be a substitute for more texture.
- Mandarin oranges can replace pineapple if desired for different fruit flavor.
- Chill the salad at least one hour, or overnight, to soften marshmallows and meld flavors.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh cherries for an appealing presentation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.