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Heavenly Pink Salad

Judy Reynolds shared her family’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish, a Heavenly Pink Salad. Judy describes her submission as a “great fruit salad to make during the holidays.” For those around your dinner table that love classic comfort foods, this is sure to be a hit. Made with cherry pie filling, mandarin oranges, and marshmallows, this fruit salad brings back some fond memories of meals past. A Heavenly Fruit Salad is sweet and colorful, and a holiday tradition in many homes.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 C. shredded coconut
  • 2 C. miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (16 oz) container Cool Whip
  • Chopped pecans (optional)
PREPARATION
  1. Drain crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges.
  2. Mix all ingredients except pecans together. Refrigerate for at least an hour or more.
  3. Top with pecans if desired.