Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this delightful Pineapple Dream Salad, a creamy and fruity dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With a luscious combination of pineapple, coconut, marshmallows, and more, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 banana (sliced)
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments (drained)
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crushed pineapple with its juice and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir until fully combined and thickened slightly.
- Add in the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, mixing gently.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Gently stir in the banana slices and mandarin orange segments.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries just before serving, if desired.
Notes
- To prevent the banana from browning, add it just before serving.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
