This fresh and fruity salad is a potluck staple for good reason — it cornes together in a flash and keeps
everybody happy. 80th kids and adults will dive into the sweet, tropical flavors. The cherry pie filling
provides a pop of color as vibrant as the taste.
Wlth just a few pantry ingredients, you can whip up this easy crmvd-påeasing dessert salöd. Thanks to
canned fruit and condensed milk, prel»ing it takes mere minutes. But the flavor payoff is immense_
Sweet cherry pie filling and pineapple provide tropical flair, viile toasted pecans and coconut add
crunch. The end result is a salad bursting with flavor and texture.
This no-fuss fruit salad is about to become your go-to potluck contribution. It handles the crw.’ds, travels
well, and satisfies sweet tooths of all ages. Canned fruits and condensed milk mean you likely have
most of the ingredients on hand already. Simply mix up the goods. chill it briefly, and head out the door.
This make-ahead dessert lets you enjoy the party instead of stressing in the kitchen.
Bright, sweet and creamy, this fruit salad never disappoints. Pineapples, cherries, and pecarls give it a
vibrant tropical vibe. Thanks to convenient canned ingredients and just a few minutes of hands-on time,
it couldn’t be easier to prep. You’ll breeze through step one, two and three — open, drain, mm Then kick
back until it’s time to dig in!
What type of canned fruit cocktail works best for this recipe?
For this fruit salad, you can use any variety of canned fruit cocktail packed in juice or light syrup. Just be
sure to drain off any excess liquid before it to the recipe, so the salad doesn’t get too watery. Fruit
cocktail typically contains a mix of diced peaches, pears, grapes, cherries and pineapple. Feel free to
use generic or store brand fruit cocktail to save money.
Can I substitute frozen whipped topping for homemade vmpped cream?
Yes, frozen whipped topping can easdy be substituted in this recipe. Thaw an 8-ounce container of
frozen whipped topping overnight in the refrigerator or quickly at room temperature. Make sure it is
completely thawed and smooth before foWng it into the fruit mixture. The frozen whipped topping will
work nicely in place of homemade whipped cream.
What if I want to omit or substitute ingredients like coconut or marshmallows?
You can absolutely customize this fruit salad by omitting or substituting mix-in ingredients to suit your
personal taste preferences. If you want to leave out the marshmallows, simply omit them from the
recipe. In place of coconut, consider additions like chocolate chips, dried fruit, chopped nuts, or other
mi(-ins you enjoy_ Feel free to get creatve!
How long will this fruit salad keep in the refrigerator?
Properly stored in an airtight container. this fruit salad keep for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. The
flavors continue to develop nicely as it chills. Gently stir before serving to redistribute any lbquid that has
settled_ You can also add a bit more whipped topping or nuts orl top if desired.

Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can fruit cocktail. drained
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
% cup flaked coconut
% cup nini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Drain fruit cocktail and pineapple chunks in a colander to remove excess juice.
2 In a large bowl, mix the drained fruit cocktail and pineapple chunks together.
3 Add the cherry pie filing and gently fold until the fruit is fully coated for vibrant color.
4. Pour in the sweetened condensed ntlk and stir evenly to distribute.
5. Fold the thawed whipped topping into the fruit mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Add the pecans, coconut flakes, and mini marshmallows. Gently contine.
7_ Refrigerate for 30 minutes before senhng to allow flavors to blend_
8_ Serve chilled or at room tenverature_ Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.