Sour Cream Salad with Mandarins, Pineapple, Marshmallows, and Walnuts Recipe
This refreshing Sour Cream Salad combines creamy sour cream and cool whip with a delightful mix of mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, mini marshmallows, maraschino cherries, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect as a sweet side dish or dessert for any gathering, it is quick to prepare and serves 8 people.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup defrosted cool whip
Fruit and Add-ins
- 15 ounce can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 15 ounce can pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 12 ounce jar maraschino cherries (drained and roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and defrosted cool whip. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Fold in fruits and nuts: Gently add the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, mini marshmallows, roughly chopped maraschino cherries, and chopped walnuts into the creamy base. Use a folding motion to combine all ingredients evenly without breaking the fruit.
Notes
- Make sure to thoroughly drain canned fruits to prevent excess liquid from thinning the salad.
- Chilling the salad for at least an hour before serving enhances the flavors and texture.
- Optional: Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds according to preference.
- This salad is best served cold and consumed within 2 days for freshness.
