Description
Junkyard Salad combines unexpected ingredients in a wild culinary adventure that defies traditional salad norms. Hungry explorers will discover a playful mix of textures and flavors that challenge conventional dining expectations.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 (21 ounces / 595 grams) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (20 ounces / 567 grams) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can Eagle Brand condensed milk
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) container Cool Whip
Dry Mix Ingredient:
- 1 (1 ounce / 28 grams) package of vanilla pudding mix (dry)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and sweetened condensed milk, ensuring thorough integration of ingredients.
- Incorporate miniature marshmallows and powdered vanilla pudding mix, gently folding until uniformly distributed throughout the creamy base.
- Delicately introduce whipped topping, blending with smooth, light strokes to create an airy, voluminous texture without deflating the mixture.
- Seal the concoction with transparent wrap, allowing it to rest and harmonize flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, retrieve from cold storage and portion into individual dessert dishes, presenting a chilled, luscious treat that promises nostalgic comfort.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting the amount of condensed milk to suit personal taste preferences.
- Enhance texture by adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Make it lighter by using low-fat condensed milk and sugar-free pudding mix for a healthier version.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberry or strawberry to create unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg