Name: Marshmallow Fruit Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 people
Ingredients: 2 cans mixed fruit, drained; 1 8-ounce container of whipped topping, or whipped cream; 2 cups mini marshmallows

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.

pour canned mixed fruit in a bowl with cool whip

Next, add the mini marshmallows, and stir until all of the ingredients are mixed well.

Try not to eat too many marshmallows, and avoid throwing them at your assistant.

mini pastel marsmallows with mixed fruit and cool whip

Smooth the whipped topping so that it’s even. You can add some more marshmallows and some colored sugar sprinkles over the top so that it looks nice and pretty.

bowl of fruit salad and fruit salad on a plate with marshmallows

Don’t forget to share the fruit salad with your assistant, and always leave some for the rest of the family and your guests!

Isn’t that the easiest side dish ever? Fruit salad is also a great choice for potluck dinners or just about any gathering where food is involved.

And since it does contain fruit, I like to think that it’s technically on the healthy side!

And, a special thank you to my little assistants for helping out so much today!

Recipe for Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Marshmallow Fruit Salad

An easy holiday side salad made with whipped topping, canned fruit and mini marshmallows

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: marshmallow fruit salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: people

Calories: 160kcal

Author: Dee

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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Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal

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Comments

Star McCowan says
December 24, 2018 at 12:54 pm

Love this recipe it’s quick easy tasty and family loves it
Nancy says
January 5, 2019 at 11:00 am
Used to make this year’s ago but now couldn’t remember the recipe. We used to make a round jelly mold – usually red and put this in the centre. Looks awesome and tastes delicious. Thanks for posting.
- Dee says
  January 6, 2019 at 11:53 am
  You’re very welcome! My kids love this during the holidays. 🙂