Ingredients
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- 1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained & patted very dry
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, stems removed, quartered, rinsed, and patted very dry
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits packed in juice (not syrup), drained (reserve juice) and patted very dry
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows (white or rainbow)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream of coconut
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (from above can of tidbits)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup full fat vanilla greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Dry all canned fruits and set aside, reserving the pineapple juice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in Greek yogurt and lemon zest.
- Add all salad ingredients (except mandarin oranges) to the dressing and fold to combine. Then gently mix in the mandarin oranges.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- For best flavor, consume the salad within the same day for optimal freshness.
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Ensure all fruits are patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
The salad tastes best when chilled for 1-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld.
Using freshly whipped cream provides the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: No data
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg