Junk Yard Salad Recipe
Junk Yard Salad is a quick and delightful no-cook dessert salad combining fruity flavors from cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple with creamy condensed milk, vanilla pudding, marshmallows, and Cool Whip. It’s a perfect make-ahead treat that’s sweet, creamy, and refreshing, ideal for potlucks or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes + chilling time
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Fruit Ingredients
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
Dairy & Cream Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 (1 oz) package vanilla instant pudding mix (dry)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding mixture: In a large bowl, combine the dry vanilla instant pudding mix with the condensed milk and the Cool Whip. Mix thoroughly until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the fruit and marshmallows: Gently fold in the cherry pie filling, drained crushed pineapple, and miniature marshmallows. Mix all ingredients together just until evenly combined to avoid breaking up the fruit.
- Chill to set: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for several hours to allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to set, achieving a creamy, firm consistency.
Notes
- To reduce sweetness, you can adjust the amount of condensed milk or use lighter versions of the ingredients.
- This salad can be prepared by mixing all ingredients directly together or by mixing the pudding base first and then folding in the fruit and marshmallows.
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
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