This easy Marshmallow Fruit Salad is light, fluffy and on the menu for every holiday brunch or dinner. It’s so simple, the kids can make it!
I figure since Easter is on its hippity hoppity way, I would share some of our favorite holiday dishes in the next few weeks, and this easy Marshmallow Fruit Salad will definitely be on the menu. The kids say it wouldn’t be a holiday dinner without it!
Actually, we don’t just save this treat for Easter. In fact, we usually have it on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day and other special days, as well.
I started making this when my oldest baby was little because she used to be an uber picky eater, and it gave her something to enjoy at family gatherings.
Even today, she still prefers fruit salad over potato salad, which is always on our Easter menu, and her younger siblings completely agree with her. Of course, this is about the easiest dish you can make, so now I leave the preparation up to the kiddos.
And, they will happily walk you through the steps today and give you some of their expert tips.
How to make marshmallow fruit salad
First, drain the fruit, and pour into a large bowl. Then, fold in the whipped topping with a spatula, and make sure it doesn’t get all over the outside of the bowl.
Recipe for Marshmallow Fruit Salad
Marshmallow Fruit Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cans mixed fruit, drained
- 1 8-ounce container of whipped topping, or whipped cream
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Add the drained fruit to a large mixing bowl
- Stir in the whipped topping or whipped cream
- Fold in the marshmallows, and smooth top of salad with spatula. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve
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I got a smile from reading the directions! Your assistants are great! This has been a family favorite of ours, too. I also make something called cherry fluff salad that is similar. They are both delicious!
Aw thanks, Beverly. I would love to see your cherry fluff salad –sounds great! 🙂
I actually have a draft post for Cherry Fluff that I've been meaning to post. I think I'll get it ready to post today.
this reminds me of potluck dinners…someone would always make something like this; yum! 🙂
Yummy. Hope your assistants caught the marshmallows in their mouth that you were throwing at them 😉
Lori
Potluck dinners really are amazing! 🙂
Sounds great! I can't wait to read it. 🙂
Oh, I meant that they were throwing marshmallows at each other. 🙂 I was just taking pictures and trying not to eat the marshmallows. 🙂
I haven't had this dessert/salad since I visited back East. No wonder why I liked it so much. Pinned hope to make it this spring for a gathering. Thanks for your visit and hope to see you again soon.
Yum! We love this for holidays! Your assistants did a marvelous job! Pinning!
I guess it's one of those recipes that's been around for a long time. Thanks so much for stopping by and pinning!
Thanks, Laurie! My assistants are awesome! 🙂
Thanks, Laurie! My assistants are awesome! 🙂
Oh my, haven't thought about this recipe in years! It use to be a staple whenever we had ham for a meal — kind of offset the saltiness of the pork; except my recipe used sour cream instead of the whipped topping and the fat-free version was just fine. Glad to see this oldie has stood the test of time!
Oh, your sour cream version sounds good! I'll have to try that sometime. 🙂
This recipe brings back so many memories for me. I love that you used the pretty pastel marshmallows, perfect for the spring and Easter time. I may just have to bring this to my hub's family Easter brunch. Thank you for sharing at SYS!
XO Barbara
Thanks so much, Barbara! It wouldn't be Easter dinner at our house without it! 🙂
I love this Fruit Salad, it looks awesome! Happy St. Patrick's Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
This was one of my favorite desserts growing up and yours looks so yummy! Thank yopu for joining us today at Making Memories Mondays, so glad that you came! 🙂
Cathy@ three kids and a fish
I make a similar recipe, but I take the syrup from the fruit salad and mix it with Jello gelatin. Then I mix in the whipped topping, then the marshmallows and fruit. I also add in chopped walnuts or pecans. I usually use strawberry Jello so my kids call ot "pink stuff"! It's a family favorite!
Ooh, I like the sound of that! Thanks for sharing your recipe — I'll have to try it next time. 🙂
This looks so good! What size are the cans of fruit?
I usually use 2 15-oz cans of fruit, but you could add the larger cans and just add more whipped topping. 🙂
Awesome! Last question. Can I make this a day ahead?
We make this on Easter and other events as well. We sometimes like to add extra maraschino cherries. We also add in pecans or walnuts and shredded coconut.
Those sound like great additions. I’ll have to try that next time. 🙂
Easy, I remember my mom making this when I was growing up, I like making this with fresh fruits, also had sweet apple, and walnuts, add some coconut also.
That version sounds so good, Debra. Thanks for sharing!