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Life is busy and therefore it’s nice to have a few quick and easy recipes on hand. Recipes that do not require a lot of time, effort, or energy such as this recipe for Quick and Easy 5 Cup Salad.
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Because this salad is so easy to make, older children can actually help assemble it or even make it themselves. Not only is this a scrumptious recipe, but it’s also a colorful and fun salad that’s perfect to serve at any holiday or family gathering.
A few years ago my mother gave me a beautiful sparkling cut glass serving bowl which helps highlight the pretty colors in the salad. I use this pretty bowl quite often, especially around the holidays.
Speaking of the holidays, you might also enjoy this yummy recipe for Holiday Cranberry Salad! It’s another family favorite recipe!
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Quick and Easy 5 Cup Salad
A festive and delicious salad that is perfect for any holiday, party, or family gathering, plus it's gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, well drained
- 1 cup seedless grapes, purple or green
- 1 cup dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges, well drained
- 1 cup miniature flavored marshmallows
- 16 ounces whipped topping (GF option: use a gluten-free brand)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine pineapple, grapes, cherries, Mandarin oranges, and marshmallows. Gently stir ingredients together.
- Add whipped topping; gently stir until ingredients are combined.
- Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
You may substitute whipped heavy cream or whipped coconut cream in place of the whipped topping.
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As you can see, Quick and Easy 5 Cup Salad is ridiculously easy to make. I personally think it is a fabulous combination of flavors, is not overly sweet, and has a great chunky texture. I also think it’s a festive salad that everyone will enjoy and is perfect for all of your gluten-free guests.
Anna makes a refreshing No-Bake Frozen Fruit Salad that’s also easy to make and naturally gluten-free.
What’s your favorite salad recipe?
Linda
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