“Hawaiian” Fruit Salad
Creamy tropical fruit salad made with fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and sour cream blended with orange gelatin for a sweet, fluffy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: ~4 hours 15 minutes (minimum)
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert / Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-bake / Mix and chill
- Cuisine: American / Retro Potluck
Ingredients
1 (30 oz) can fruit cocktail in juice Fruit cocktail
1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice Pineapple chunks
1 (8 oz) can mandarin orange slices Mandarin oranges
1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows Mini marshmallows
1 (24 oz) container sour cream Sour cream
1 box orange-flavored gelatin Orange gelatin
Instructions
1. Drain the fruit
Pour all canned fruit into a colander over the sink.
Let it drain for at least 4 hours (or overnight in the fridge for best results).
Pat dry with a clean towel if needed to remove extra moisture.
2. Make the creamy base
In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream and orange gelatin powder.
Stir until smooth and fully blended.
3. Combine ingredients
Add the drained fruit and mini marshmallows to the bowl.
Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
4. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (4 hours or overnight is ideal).
5. Serve
Stir again just before serving.
Serve chilled.
Notes
Draining the fruit well is important to avoid a watery salad.
Overnight chilling gives the best flavor and texture.
You can swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Add coconut flakes or chopped nuts for extra texture if desired.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/hawaiian-fruit-salad/
