Six-Cup Salad

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This 6 cup creamy fruit salad recipe is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It is light, refreshing, and full of flavor. Plus, you cane make it ahead of time, so you can spend more time with your guests.

serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

1 review
1 comment

ingredients

1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup pineapple tidbits or chunks, well drained
1 cup mandarin orange slices, well drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup Cool Whipfrozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed

directions

Combine the coconut, pineapple, oranges, marshmallows, and nuts in a bowl. Fold the whipped topping into the fruit mixture.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving (or up to 4 hours).

nutrition data

202 calories, 15 grams fat, 17 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium.

reviews & comments

Guest Foodie July 11, 2010

I make this salad often. Instead of cool whip I use light sour cream. This makes the salad less sweet and really refreshing.
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
June 21, 2009

Served it for Father's Day with my Dad and our family. Everyone seemed to really like it.

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