Description
A quick and creamy dessert salad with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, sweetened shredded coconut, and sour cream. This five-ingredient, no-cook recipe is easy to make, perfect for gatherings, and always delivers fruity, refreshing flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sour cream
(Optional Variations):
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for crunch)
- Toasted coconut flakes (for extra flavor)
- Fresh pineapple or mango chunks (as a swap)
- Coconut or almond-based yogurt (for dairy-free option)
Instructions
- Drain mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup sour cream in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in 1 cup mini marshmallows and 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut gently.
- Fold in drained pineapple and mandarin oranges, mixing gently to keep fruit intact.
- Mix until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
Drain canned fruits thoroughly to prevent a watery salad. Gently fold in oranges to keep segments intact. Chill for best flavor and texture. Variations include using Greek yogurt, adding nuts, or substituting coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version. Store leftovers in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts and baked goods
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: 5 cup salad, fruit salad, easy dessert, no bake, potluck recipe, creamy