Best Grandmas 5 Cup Salad Recipes

GRANDMA'S 5 CUP SALAD

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From the mid 1950's, an easy and fast child pleaser, with a few variables to move the taste point around. Always a favourite for Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, etc.!

Provided by John DOH

Categories Canadian

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream (alternate, 1 cup yogurt)
1 cup drained fruit cocktail (alternate 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup drained mandarin orange segments (canned)
1 cup kraft mini marshmallows

Steps:

Very simple.
Assemble, mix thoroughly.
Cover and refrigerate an hour or more, and serve.

FIVE CUP SALAD

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Cool and refreshing fruit salad. The sour cream adds a creamy tang. If you like you can add more coconut and marshmallows. If desired, confectioner's sugar can be used in place of the coconut and cherries can be added for color.

Provided by Marcy Crossman

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup fruit cocktail, drained
1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup sour cream
½ cup shredded coconut
1 cup rainbow colored miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Combine the fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks in a large bowl. Fold in the sour cream and coconut. Chill. Just before serving, stir in the marshmallows and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 37.6 mg, Sugar 14.7 g