5 Cup Salad

Instructions

1. Drain the Fruit: This is the most important step! Place your pineapple, mandarin oranges, and cherries in a colander and let them drain thoroughly. If they are too wet, the salad will become “soupy.”

2. Combine: In a large mixing bowl, add the 1 cup of sour cream. Gently fold in the pineapple, oranges, cherries, and marshmallows.

3. Fold Gently: Use a rubber spatula to mix until everything is evenly coated in the sour cream. Be careful not to break the delicate orange segments.

4. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours.

   Pro Tip: Chilling allows the marshmallows to soften and absorb the juices, while the sour cream transforms into a sweet, tangy “dressing.”

5. Serve: Give it one quick, gentle stir before serving cold.

Variations to Try

• Sweeter Version: If you find the sour cream too tangy, you can swap it for Cool Whip or a 50/50 mix of sour cream and whipped topping.

• The “6th Cup”: Many people like to add 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut for extra texture.

• Crunch: Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts just before serving.