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7 cup salad recipe

Old-Fashioned 7 Cup Salad

A vintage fruit salad with fluffy marshmallows, juicy pineapple, and a creamy sour cream base. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 7 cup fruit salad recipe, 7 cup salad recipe, recipe for 7 cup salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: 12

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits drained
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat for best texture
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries halved, reserve 4 for garnish
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, gently fold all ingredients until fully combined.
  • Chill for 1 hour to let flavors meld.
  • Garnish with cherries and serve cold.

Notes

Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a tangier twist.
Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 2 minutes to enhance flavor.
Add ½ tsp vanilla extract for extra depth.
Use fresh pineapple for a brighter taste (drain well!).
Make it ahead: Tastes even better after 24 hours!

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal
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