Description
A delightful and colorful salad made with mini marshmallows, zesty pineapple, and juicy mandarin oranges, perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Combine the mini marshmallows, whipped topping, pineapple chunks, and mandarin oranges in a large mixing bowl.
- Add a few drops of food coloring at this stage if desired.
- Mix gently until color spreads evenly.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts, if using.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve chilled to your guests.
Notes
This salad works wonderfully as a make-ahead dish. Prepare it the night before your gathering to allow flavors to meld overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg