Fruit Salad with Sour Cream

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This creamy fruit salad with sour cream is an easy recipe for special occasions and family gatherings. And you can mix it the night before to have a perfect dish the next day.

You read that title correctly. It might seem like a strange ingredient to make a fruit salad recipe with sour cream. I was surprised when I found out you mixed sour cream and marshmallows to make this dish.

But fruit salad with sour cream is one of those great recipes you will come back to again and again.

Yes, this delicious fruit salad is made with sour cream. And I promise you won’t even miss the cool whip or cream cheese one bit.

In fact, this recipe is so good that sometimes it is referred to as an ambrosia recipe.

In Greek mythology, the word ambrosia meant food of the gods. That means this ambrosia salad recipe is such a refreshing side dish with its sweetness of the fruit and creamy texture that it is a great dish to serve to anyone you love.

And the best part is, you can make it the day before you need it. So you might call it a magical 24 hour fruit salad with marshmallows and sour cream recipe.

‌What is a fruit salad?

Fruit salad is a variety of fresh fruit served in a bowl. It is the best way to have an easy first course or a perfect dessert.

This fruit salad with sour cream covers the fruit in a creamy dressing that gives a nice contrast of flavor to the sweet fruit.

What ingredients are in Sour Cream Fruit Salad?

• Sour Cream: this will absorb the sweetness from the miniature marshmallows to give you a great creamy salad
• Mini marshmallows: this gives you a marshmallowy bowl of heaven when mixed with the other types of fruits
• Pineapple Tidbits: drain these really well before adding to this classic recipe
• Mandarin Oranges: canned have a different flavor than small fresh oranges, so to keep this an easy fruit salad be sure to use the canned oranges
• Shredded Sweetened Coconut: coconut flakes give texture and flavor to this mixed fruit salad

How to make Fruit Salad with Sour Cream?

1. Combine sour cream and marshmallows in a large bowl then let sit.
2. Add in drained pineapple, drained oranges and coconut then mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
4. Serve and enjoy!

How to keep Marshmallow Fruit Salad?

To keep fruit salad with sour cream fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. The longer it sits at room temperature, the more soggy and old it will become.

Is Fruit Salad with Sour Cream sour?

No sour cream fruit salad is not sour. The fruit salad sour cream mixes with the sugar of the marshmallows and fruit so that you might get a hint of tang, but it does not taste sour at all. It’s actually an old secret from grandma on how to make a fruit salad without whipped cream taste sweet!

How long does this fruit salad last?

This Fruit salad recipe with sour cream can last 3-4 days when stored in the fridge. If you let it sit, the marshmallows can get soggy, and sometimes liquid pools at the bottom of the dish.

Just add some fresh marshmallows to the salad and stir to help absorb the liquid and freshen up the dish.

Is Fruit Salad with Sour Cream healthy?

Yes, fruit salad with marshmallows and sour cream can be healthy! It has protein, fruit, and fiber. But also it isn’t the most healthy thing you can eat, so be sure to pay attention to your portion sizes.

If you want to make it even more healthy, trade the sour cream for plain Greek yogurt. They have similar textures and flavors that will give you a sour cream fruit salad with a little more health benefits.

Pro Tip: While you can also use regular plain yogurt or even vanilla yogurt, it will change the flavors and textures of this sour cream fruit salad recipe. Sometimes it makes it too sweet, other times too runny depending on the brand of yogurt. For best results, make it as written.

Is Fruit Salad with Sour Cream gluten free?

Yes, this sour cream fruit salad recipe is naturally gluten free. It’s a good idea to check the labels of the packaged and canned ingredients you use.

But this is a safe recipe to make for your guests who need to eat gluten free.

Can you freeze Sour Cream Fruit Salad?

No you cannot freeze this 24 hour fruit salad with marshmallows and sour cream. Frozen fruit freezes into a soupy mess with no crunch or texture. And sour cream will separate as it thaws.

For best results, eat this fruit salad with marshmallows and sour cream dish fresh.

Can dogs eat Fruit Salad with Sour Cream?

‌It is not a good idea to feed your dog this vintage sour cream fruit salad. The acid from the mandarin oranges can upset their stomach, and many dogs are lactose intolerant which means the sour cream will upset them.

Also since this is a marshmallow fruit salad, there is a lot of extra sugar that affects dogs more intensely than humans. It’s better not to feed this to your pup.

More Fruit Salads You’ll Love…

• Glazed Fruit Salad
• Blueberry Congealed Salad
• Lemon Jello Salad
• Strawberry Lemonade Jello
• Old Fashioned Strawberry Pretzel Salad
• Orange Pineapple Fluff with Cottage Cheese
• Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
• Zucchini Salad
• Watermelon Mint Salad
• Strawberry Fluff
• Snickers Salad
• Raspberry Pretzel Salad Recipe
• Frog Eye Salad
• Green Jello Salad
• Spring Salad with Blueberries

Fruit salad with sour cream is a delicious salad that is a family favorite recipe. You can make it all year long with canned fruits that give great flavor for a fun dessert salad anytime.

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