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Hawaiian Fruit Salad

Hawaiian Fruit Salad: Tropical Bliss for Your Potluck Table

This Hawaiian Fruit Salad brings tropical flavors and vibrant colors to your gatherings, making it a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 24 oz Sour Cream Cool Whip can substitute for a lighter dessert.
  • 1 box Orange Flavored Gelatin Can be swapped with other gelatin flavors.
For the Fruits
  • 30 oz Fruit Cocktail Choose mixed fruit in juice to reduce sugar content.
  • 20 oz Pineapple Chunks Opt for chunks packed in juice for better taste.
  • 8 oz Mandarin Oranges Fresh mandarins can be a delightful substitute.
For the Enhancements
  • 10 oz Mini Marshmallows Can be omitted for a less sweet salad.

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hawaiian Fruit Salad
  1. Drain the fruits in a colander over a bowl for about 4 hours to remove excess liquid.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream with the dry orange gelatin powder and stir until smooth.
  3. Add the drained fruits and mini marshmallows to the mixture and gently fold together.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with a sprig of mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure fruits are well-drained to prevent a soupy salad. Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors.

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