This Fruit Salad With Marshmallows is a little kid’s dream snack, and even the adults will love it!
This is a little embarrassing to admit as an adult, but I’ve always had trouble eating my fruits. I love veggies—carrots, broccoli, even Brussels sprouts—but fruit has just never been my forte. As a kid, the only way anyone could get me to eat my daily dose of fruits was with sugar-coated tricks like this fruit salad with marshmallows. And even though I’m all grown up now, I still like to indulge in this delightful fruit snack every once in a while.
I think it was my grandma who originally came up with the idea to trick me into eating fruit salad with marshmallows. The recipe isn’t uncommon, but as a two-year-old, my mind was blown at the thought of getting to eat straight-up marshmallows! Plus, the fruit turns the fluffy mixture into a rainbow of colors (especially if you use the rainbow marshmallows) that is so satisfying to a child. My grandma would include me in the making of this dish, allowing me to stir in the yogurt mixture while we sang “Fruit Salad” by The Wiggles. It was a role I took quite seriously.
If you have little ones at home, I highly encourage you to share this fruit salad recipe with them. You can include whatever fruits you want to, but this recipe uses mandarin oranges, pineapples, strawberries, and grapes, which I think is a perfect combo. When you mix the fruits with the mini marshmallows, whipped topping, and Greek yogurt, you get a fluffy, colorful, fruity snack that’s as sweet as it is light! You can even call this dish something fun like “Unicorn Fluff” or “Rainbow Clouds” to entice your kiddos to partake.
What other fruits go well in fruit salad with marshmallows?
Popular fruits for fruit salad with marshmallows include bananas, pears, nectarines, and kiwis. I always go for freshly sliced fruits, but you can also use canned fruits to save time. Get your kids involved by having them select their favorite fruits and color combos!
How do I store leftovers?
You can store leftover fruit salad with marshmallows in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store with a lid or plastic wrap to keep the dish fresh. You can also chill your fruit salad with marshmallows for a few hours in the fridge before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. I don’t recommend freezing, as that will ruin the texture.
Serving suggestions
Fruit salad with marshmallows makes for a great dessert for kids, following kid-friendly dinners like Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets and Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Spaghetti And Meatballs, or Cauliflower Mac And Cheese. You can also serve fruit salad for breakfast with Mini Pancakes or Cheesy Scrambled Eggs. Whether it’s a special after-school snack, a fruity morning treat, or a hard-earned dessert, your little ones will love this fruit salad with marshmallows!
Ingredients
- 1 can mandarin oranges (15 ounces)
- 2 cups pineapple tidbits or chunks fresh or canned
- 2 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- 1 cup green grapes halved
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 tub frozen whipped topping 8 ounces, thawed
- 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks (if using canned pineapple).
- In a large bowl, gently mix all fruits with the mini marshmallows. In another bowl, combine the whipped topping and yogurt until blended.
- Carefully fold the yogurt mixture into the fruit mixture.
- Cover the bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend before serving.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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