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    Home » Salads

    Retro Creamy Fruit Salad

    Jun 22, 2006 · Modified: Dec 24, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Retro Creamy Fruit Salad - Andrea Meyers

    This is retro fruit salad recipe been passed down through the family. In fact every time my husband eats this, he proclaims, "This is soooo retro." While the name says it's a salad, it's probably closer to a dessert. Whatever the name, it's light and cool and great for the warm summer months. The creamy base is made from sour cream and whipped topping and then flavored with gelatin. You can make a light version with low fat or fat free sour cream and whipped topping, and then lower the calories even more with sugar-free gelatin and no sugar added fruits. Make sure the canned fruits are well-drained so the salad isn't runny. It will keep well for one day in the refrigerator, but after one day it will start to separate.

    Make It Gluten Free and/or Vegan

    Substitute gluten-free and vegan ingredients for the whipped topping, sour cream, and gelatin.

    [Updated June 8, 2008]

    Retro Creamy Fruit Salad - Andrea Meyers
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    Retro Creamy Fruit Salad

    Source: Germaine McClure, from Grandma McClure
    Prep Time15 mins
    Refrigeration Time3 hrs
    Total Time3 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: coconut, fruit, gelatin, nuts, sour cream
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 270kcal

    Equipment

    • medium to large mixing bowl
    • plastic or glass serving bowl

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces whipped topping (or vegan option)
    • 16 ounces light sour cream (or vegan option)
    • 3 ounces orange gelatin mix (regular or sugar free, or vegan option)
    • 28 ounces fruit cocktail (drained)
    • 8 ounces pineapple tidbits (drained)
    • 10 ounces maraschino cherries (drained)
    • 11 ounces mandarin oranges (drained)
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans
    • ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • In the mixing bowl, stir together the whipped topping, sour cream, and gelatin.
    • Fold in all the fruit, pecan bits, and coconut. Chill for 3 to 4 hours. Serve cold.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Andrea says

      June 23, 2006 at 8:58 am

      My husband and boys love it, too. They could eat the whole thing all at once if I let them! 🙂

    2. emily says

      June 23, 2006 at 8:33 am

      My mom makes one similar to this and my brothers love it.

    3. Nancy says

      December 24, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks for the recipe. My family always had it at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Without the jello, and with sweet dark red cherries, pineapple and mandarin oranges. I am making it now. Thanks for the reminder of the recipe.

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