Easy, quick, and packed full of nostalgic flavor, this 5 Cup Salad has been an easy and effective way to get dessert to the table without any hassle. All of the ingredients use a one cup measure, meaning you’ll seldom have to look at the recipe card!

This recipe is a great dessert salad to make when you don’t want to turn on the oven or stand over a stovetop cooking. It’s a dump-and-stir recipe that makes for a dessert full of varying textures and a light fruity taste.

What is in a 5 Cup Salad?

Mini Marshmallows

Sweetened Shredded Coconut

Sour Cream

Mandarin Oranges

Pineapple Tidbits

Making a 5 Cup Salad is super simple; just mix all of the ingredients together.

To make the salad even more refreshing, wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for one to two hours.

The result? Refreshing perfection! The marshmallows add a soft bit of sweetness that’s contrasted with the sour cream.

Oranges, pineapple, and coconut give this salad a tropical fruity cocktail; it has the element of a piña colada, just minus the alcohol.

Served in small portions gives this 5 Cup Salad a touch of elegance that you’d see in the ladies luncheons of the past. Keep this vintage tradition alive and try this recipe for yourself!