7 Cup Fruit Salad Recipe

This refreshing 7-Cup Fruit Salad recipe is a family favorite, passed down through generations! Easy to make and bursting with vibrant fruit flavors, it's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a simple weeknight dessert. Customize it to your liking – add more of your favorite fruits or leave out the fruit cocktail for a unique twist. Get ready for a taste sensation that'll have everyone asking for more!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 221.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 7 Cup Fruit Salad

  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip, thawed
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

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How to Make 7 Cup Fruit Salad

  1. In a large bowl, gently mix together 8 ounces of sour cream and 8 ounces of cool whip until smooth and combined.
  2. Drain 2 cups of pineapple chunks, 1 cup of maraschino cherries, 1 cup of mandarin orange segments, and 1 cup of fruit cocktail (optional).
  3. Add the drained pineapple, cherries, oranges, and fruit cocktail (if using) to the sour cream and cool whip mixture.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
  5. Add 1 cup of mini marshmallows, folding gently to distribute evenly.
  6. Smooth the top of the fruit salad, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

109g

Fat

35g

Carbs

10g

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