Here is a classic fruit salad recipe that many people love. It features pineapple, oranges, cherries, marshmallows and coconut.
2 cans pineapple chunks, drained
2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 jars maraschino cherries, drained
1 can of coconut flakes
1/2 bag mini marshmallows
4 oz. sour cream
16 oz. Cool Whip Container
Addresses
In a bowl, combine sour cream and Cool Whip. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
=> Fruit Salad Recipe: Elegant Frozen Fruit Salad
A deliciously fresh salad to serve on a hot summer day.
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 can (16 oz.) sliced peaches, drained
1/3 cup maraschino cherry halves
1 can (16 oz.) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup whipped cream
A few drops of red food coloring
Additional whipped cream for garnish
Addresses
In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add the powdered sugar and mix until well blended. Add the vanilla and mix with the mayonnaise. Stir in fruit and marshmallows. Add whipped cream to mixture.
Add food coloring to the mix. The salad should now be a pale pink color. Pour mixture into 5-ounce serving or soufflé glasses. Place in the freezer and freeze overnight.
Thaw at least 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with dollops of whipped cream and cherries.
=> Fresh Fruit Salad Recipe: Fresh Summer Fruit Salad
Loaded with fresh fruit, this salad also makes a nice centerpiece display.
1/2 watermelon
melon balls
seedless grapes
peach slices
pear slices
strawberries, sliced
Red and black raspberries
banana slices
pineapple cubes
black cherries
diced apple
fruit salad dressing
Addresses
Scoop out the red flesh from inside the watermelon with a melon ball cutter. Drain the shell well.
Cut the other fruit into pieces. Fill the watermelon rind with the watermelon balls and other assorted fruit and berry pieces. Chill until ready to serve.
fruit salad dressing
4 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 can (6 oz.) pineapple juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Addresses
In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened; stirring constantly. Cold. Serve over fruit. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
=> Easy Fruit Salad Recipe – Quick and Easy Fruit Salad
If you need to make a fruit salad for a crowd, like for a picnic or potluck, this recipe is super easy.
1 can (30 oz.) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, do not drain
2 firm bananas, sliced 1-inch thick (optional)*
1 box vanilla instant pudding
Addresses
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir until dry pudding mix is fully incorporated into fruit mixture. The salad will appear runny, but will thicken as the pudding absorbs the pineapple juice.
Chill overnight. Stir before serving.
*Note: Add plantains just before serving.