Hawaiian Fruit Salad – A Tropical Dessert Dream Made in 15 Minutes
A nostalgic and tropical dessert made with canned fruit, gelatin, and tangy sour cream for a retro American picnic flair. Quick to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: salads
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (30-oz) can fruit cocktail in juice
1 (20-oz) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 (8-oz) can mandarin orange slices in syrup
1 (10-oz) bag mini marshmallows
1 (24-oz) container sour cream
1 box orange-flavored gelatin
Instructions
Place canned fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, and mandarin oranges in a colander and let drain for at least 4 hours.
In a large bowl, add the drained fruit, mini marshmallows, and sour cream. Mix gently to combine.
Prepare the orange gelatin according to package instructions and pour into the bowl with the fruit mixture. Stir until the gelatin is evenly incorporated.
Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, or until the gelatin begins to set.
Once set, transfer the fruit salad to desired serving dishes and serve chilled.
Notes
Do not skip the draining step to avoid a wet texture. For a non-dairy variation, use a halal-certified sour cream alternative.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.