Cherry Salad
This delightful Cherry Salad combines sweet cherries, juicy pineapple, crunchy nuts, and fluffy marshmallows, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
Combine Ingredients:- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, and drained crushed pineapple. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the mini marshmallows and chopped nuts to the mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Fold in Whipped Topping:
- Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is creamy and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Chill:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to set.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir.
- Serve cold as a side dish or dessert.
Notes
- Variations:Â For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in 1 cup of shredded coconut or substituting the nuts with chopped pecans.
- Storage:Â Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make-Ahead:Â This salad can be prepared a day in advance, making it convenient for gatherings.
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