Pink Salad

This Pink Salad is a classic American dessert salad that balances sweet and creamy textures. The vibrant pink hue comes from cherry pie filling, which blends beautifully with crushed pineapple and shredded coconut. Cool Whip provides a light, airy base, while chopped pecans add a delightful crunch. It is an easy no-bake dish perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet side to hearty dinners. Chill for best flavor to allow the ingredients to meld together.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Calories: 892.0

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Pink Salad is a classic American dessert salad that balances sweet and creamy textures. The vibrant pink hue comes from cherry pie filling, which blends beautifully with crushed pineapple and shredded coconut. Cool Whip provides a light, airy base, while chopped pecans add a delightful crunch. It is an easy no-bake dish perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a sweet side to hearty dinners. Chill for best flavor to allow the ingredients to meld together.

Ingredients

8 ounce Carton Cool Whip 1 sm Can crushed pineapple
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened -(drained)

Directions

1
Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to remove excess liquid.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple, cherry pie filling, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
3
Gently fold in the Cool Whip until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is uniform in color.
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 892.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 72.0g111%
Saturated Fat 44.0g221%
Cholesterol 220.0mg74%
Sodium 18.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ingredient Note: The original ingredient list was fragmented. This recipe assumes the inclusion of cherry pie filling, coconut, and pecans based on the directions provided in the source text.

Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Variation: You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.

Keywords: pink salad, cherry pie filling, cool whip, pineapple, coconut, pecans, dessert salad, no bake, potluck, holiday side, creamy salad, fruit salad

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/pink-salad-m_c-tx/