Hawaiian Fruit Salad
Hawaiian Fruit Salad is a creamy, tropical dessert-style salad made with canned fruit, orange Jello, mini marshmallows, and sour cream. This easy potluck favorite comes together in minutes, chills beautifully, and delivers nostalgic flavor with every bite—perfect for parties, picnics, and holidays.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (draining time not included)
- Total Time: 15 minutes (+ chilling)
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 (30 oz) can fruit cocktail in juice
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 (8 oz) can mandarin orange slices
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 (24 oz) container sour cream
- 1 box orange flavored gelatin (Jello)
Instructions
- Drain the Fruit: Pour canned fruit into a colander and drain for at least 4 hours. Pat dry to avoid excess liquid.
- Make the Base: In a large bowl, combine sour cream and orange gelatin powder. Stir until smooth.
- Combine: Add drained fruit and mini marshmallows. Gently mix to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (4 hours or overnight preferred) to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Stir before serving. Serve cold with optional toppings like coconut or lime zest.
Notes
- Add sweetened shredded coconut for more tropical flair.
- Use half whipped topping and half sour cream for a fluffier version.
- Cottage cheese adds a vintage twist.
- Swap Jello flavors for variety (strawberry, lime, pineapple).
- Fresh fruit can be substituted for canned if well-drained.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://cookedbymaya.com/hawaiian-fruit-salad/
