Mama's Methodist Fruit Salad

Indulge in the nostalgic charm of *Mama's Methodist Fruit Salad*, a delightful blend of sweet, creamy, and tangy flavors that makes any gathering feel special. This no-bake, crowd-pleasing fruit salad features juicy mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and halved seedless grapes, perfectly balanced with fluffy miniature marshmallows and shredded sweetened coconut. A silky dressing of sweetened condensed milk and sour cream ties it all together, while optional chopped pecans or walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes and chilled to perfection, this versatile dessert or side dish is an effortless addition to potlucks, holiday dinners, or summer picnics. It’s a retro-inspired classic your family will love, perfect for those seeking easy fruit salad recipes bursting with flavor and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 15 oz Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 20 oz Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
• 2 cups Seedless grapes (halved)
• 1 cup Miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, halved grapes, miniature marshmallows, and shredded sweetened coconut.

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and sour cream until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Gently pour the creamy dressing over the fruit mixture and fold everything together with a spatula, ensuring all the fruit is coated evenly.

Step 4

If using nuts, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts at this stage.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.

Step 6

Before serving, gently stir the salad to redistribute the dressing and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2242.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4268.6

Total Fat 212.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 218.4mg	0%
Sodium 720.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 589.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.4g	0%
Total Sugars 488.0g
Protein 57.7g	0%

Vitamin D 24.3IU	0%
Calcium 1433.9mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 3623.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 52.4%