Description
Summertime freshness comes alive with classic Cherry Salad, blending sweet fruit and crisp textures into a delightful Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Cool ingredients dance together, promising refreshment you’ll savor from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Dairy and Milk Products:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 ounces / 227 grams) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Nuts:
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate the cherry pie filling, sweetened condensed milk, and thoroughly drained crushed pineapple, ensuring a uniform blend that creates a vibrant, glossy base for the salad.
- Introduce mini marshmallows and chopped nuts into the mixture, gently folding them throughout to achieve an even distribution of textures and flavors.
- Delicately incorporate the thawed whipped topping, using soft, sweeping motions to maintain the mixture’s airy consistency while creating a creamy, cohesive dessert salad.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into a sealed container, smoothing the surface to prevent air pockets and promote even chilling.
- Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of two hours, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop a more intense, integrated flavor profile.
- Prior to serving, retrieve the salad from the refrigerator and provide a gentle, careful stir to redistribute any settled ingredients and restore its creamy texture.
- Present the chilled salad as a refreshing side dish or a delightful dessert, garnishing with additional chopped nuts if desired for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality cherries or use canned pie filling for convenience and consistent sweetness.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the salad runny.
- Experiment with different nut varieties like pecans or almonds for added texture and flavor complexity.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped topping with Greek yogurt or whipped coconut cream to reduce calories and add protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg