Fruit salad with sweetened condensed milk and cool whip

Cherry pie salad requires six simple ingredients and less than six minutes to make. The best part? It receives rave reviews whenever I serve it!

I'm going to be completely honest with you. Using the word salad in this cherry pie salad is totally deceiving.

Fruit salad with sweetened condensed milk and cool whip

I mean, I serve it like I would any other summer salad—next to whatever we've grilled (usually burgers) along with watermelon, chips and an icy beverage.

But this salad is on par with my mom's pistachio pudding salad in that it tastes like more like dessert than something I can count as my daily recommended serving of veggies.

I love any dish that comes together quickly and easily and can be made with ingredients stored in my pantry. Cherry pie salad totally fits those requirements thanks to six canned/containered/packaged ingredients you toss together and refrigerate.

And yes, I used the word containered.

I know for a fact you can make cherry pie salad a couple days ahead of time and it still tastes great. Yay for make-ahead recipes that cut down on prep time the day you hosting your family party!

Fruit salad with sweetened condensed milk and cool whip

Some of my favorite make-ahead recipes are these Mexican pinwheels, buffalo chicken pinwheels, cowboy caviar, and copycat Chili's salsa.

Fruit salad with sweetened condensed milk and cool whip

Everyone raved about this summer salad except George and Livi, but I think that's due to the pecans. Neither one is a fan of nuts in their salads.

Or desserts. I'm hoping they'll grow out of that silliness. Or maybe not since I usually polish off what they don't eat.

Fruit salad with sweetened condensed milk and cool whip

Fortunately the rest of our partygoers were happy to "share" their servings. I think it had something to do with that cherry pie filling. And the mini marshmallows. And maybe the whipped topping.

Go with Comstock Country Cherry Pie Filling & Topping. It's the best, trust me.

Fruit salad with sweetened condensed milk and cool whip

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 (20-oz) can cherry pie filling
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 (8-oz) container Cool Whip, defrosted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Combine sweetened condensed milk, pineapple, and cherry pie filling in a large bowl. Mix until combined.
  2. Fold in marshmallows, Cool Whip, and pecans. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 346Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 1gSugar: 48gProtein: 5g

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How do you make simple fruit salad?

Instructions.
Wash and dry all the strawberries, grapes, blueberries. Then peel the pineapple, oranges, and mangoes. Slice all the fruit into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl..
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, and honey..

How can I make my fruit salad taste better?

Add extra flavor For even coverage and a boost of sweetness, use a simple syrup flavored with herbs or citrus zest/peel. Bring equal parts of water and sugar to a boil, cook until the sugar has dissolved, and then remove from the heat. Add your herbs or citrus to steep for half an hour.

How do you keep fruit salad from getting soggy?

It's best to store fruit salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These containers create the perfect level of moisture and humidity for cut fruit, helping the pieces stay fresher for longer.

What is fruit salad dressing made of?

In a saucepan, combine the flour, pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, sugar, honey and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Cool. Serve over fruit.