Mom's Best Marshmallow & Coconut Fruit Salad

There are memories from my childhood that are triggered purely by the smell or taste of a certain food.  One bite of Mom's fruit salad does that to me.  It takes me back to a time when the only things on my mind were finding good food for my belly & figuring out where my next ultimate never ever gonna find me hide- and- go- seek spot would be...


She's been making this recipe since I can first remember and it still tastes the same to me today as it did over 30 years ago.  I made it for Easter Dinner this year & I had to chuckle a little when I saw my Dad's plate filled with this fruit salad & nothing else.  He apparently remembered how good it tasted too...

Mom's Best Marshmallow & Coconut Fruit Salad

20 Ounces Pineapple Chunks, Drained (or 2 Cups Fresh)
11 Ounce Can Mandarin Oranges, Drained
10 Ounces Marschino Cherries, Drained & Halved
16 Ounces Sour Cream
2 Cups Shredded Sweetened Coconut
10 Ounces Mini Marshmallows


Combine fruit in large bowl, fold in sour cream & coconut.  Stir well.  Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.