Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing Recipe

This irresistible 5-Cup Salad recipe is a family treasure! Lost and found, this fruit salad is elevated by its incredible pineapple dressing – similar to a taffy apple salad dressing but even better. Sweet, tangy, and utterly addictive, this salad is perfect for potlucks, gatherings, or a refreshing treat any time. Skip the coconut (optional) and prepare for a flavor explosion! Get ready to make this your new favorite summer salad.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 285.8 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing

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How to Make Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the diced apples, orange segments, banana slices, crushed pineapple, and halved grapes.
  2. **Prepare the Dressing:** In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, pineapple juice, cornstarch, and vinegar.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and incorporated.
  5. Let the dressing cool slightly before pouring it over the fruit salad.
  6. Gently toss to coat the fruit evenly.
  7. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

66g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing?

Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing?

Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing has approximately 285.8 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing?

The key ingredients for Mom's 5 Cup Salad With Pineapple Dressing are Mandarin Orange, Pineapple Tidbits, Miniature Marshmallow, Coconut, Sour Cream, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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