Holiday Fruit Cocktail Salad is so simple the kids can make it, and they love it. We've been eating this since the dawn of time in our family.
Holiday Fruit Cocktail Salad
Holiday Fruit Cocktail Salad
This simple salad is super easy, looks pretty, and most kids will love it. It consists of a fruit cocktail, whipped cream, extra cherries, and bananas (optional).
When I was a kid, we always had this fruit salad at holiday gatherings. Of course, my mom used "Dream Whip" instead of whipped cream. I don't even know if you can find that any more. There's always Cool Whip, though, for those who like your chemicals (like our son-in-law)!
The pictures don't do it justice. I usually add additional maraschino cherries to make it prettier, and because the kids love them. But I didn't have any cherries this time. I sprinkled a little nutmeg on top to add to the presentation.
Fruit Cocktail Salad
I prefer real Whipped Cream, plain without anything added to it. Some people like to add a little powdered sugar and vanilla to it, however. If you choose to add sugar and/or vanilla, do it at the end of the whipping process so you make sure the cream retains its fluffiness.
What You Need
For this recipe, you need a colander, a measuring cup, and a mixer. But what you really want is a beautiful little bowl to serve it in, right?
Holiday Fruit Cocktail Salad Recipe
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can fruit cocktail drained
- ½ cup whipped cream
- 1 banana optional
- 10 maraschino cherries optional, halved
Instructions
- Mix the drained fruit cocktail and the whipped cream until the fruit is thoroughly covered. Add a sliced banana and additional cherries, if desired.
- Refrigerate.
- Serve the same day it is made for best results.
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Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.