Experience a taste of the tropics with Auntie Midge’s Hawaiian Salad, a delightful blend of fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and creamy sour cream. This refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any occasion where you want to add a touch of island flair to your table. Follow this quick and easy recipe to create a dish that will transport you to paradise with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained thoroughly
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained thoroughly
- 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained thoroughly
- 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
- 1 (24 ounce) container sour cream
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the drained fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and miniature marshmallows until well combined.
- Add the container of sour cream to the fruit mixture.
- Stir until all the fruit is completely coated with the sour cream, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid.
- Refrigerate the Hawaiian salad for 4 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Once chilled, serve the Hawaiian salad cold as a refreshing side dish or dessert.
Recipe Notes:
- For added texture and flavor, you can include chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts.
- Customize the salad by adding shredded coconut or maraschino cherries for a festive touch.
- Adjust the sweetness by using sweetened or unsweetened sour cream, depending on your preference.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Category: Salad, Dessert
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
