Description
Cherry Salad is a sweet and creamy fruit salad featuring fresh or canned cherries, whipped cream, and a touch of crunch from nuts or marshmallows. It’s a refreshing dessert or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or canned cherries, pitted
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts (if using).
- In a separate bowl, mix whipped cream with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the cherry mixture until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or dessert.
Notes
- Fresh cherries provide the best flavor, but canned cherries work well if fresh are not available.
- Optional: add shredded coconut or diced pineapple for extra tropical flavor.
- This salad can be made a day ahead; keep refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Side Dish
- Method: No-bake/Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
