Citrus Marshmallow Delight

Citrus Marshmallow Delight recipe videos

Citrus Marshmallow Delight is a light, fluffy dessert salad combining citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit with marshmallows, often bound by a creamy dressing. This vintage American dish, popular at potlucks and holiday gatherings, typically includes whipped cream, cream cheese, or yogurt as a base. It's a sweet, tangy, and refreshing treat that's more about texture and flavor than being a traditional fruit salad.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and sugar, primarily from the marshmallows and fruit, with a moderate fat content from the creamy dressing. It provides a quick energy boost and some vitamin C from the citrus, but is low in protein and fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	95 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Phosphorus	40 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Magnesium	15 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a nostalgic example of mid-20th century American 'salad' dishes that blurred the line between side and dessert. Nutritionally, it's interesting for its high sugar content masked by the fresh fruit, making it a deceptively sweet indulgence.