Fruit Salad with Marshmallows
Fruit Salad with Marshmallows is a classic American dessert salad, typically featuring a mix of fresh or canned fruits like pineapple, mandarin oranges, and bananas, combined with mini marshmallows and a creamy dressing made from whipped topping, sour cream, or yogurt. It's a staple at potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings, offering a sweet, creamy, and refreshing treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the natural sugars in the fruit and the added sugar in the marshmallows and dressing. It provides a good source of Vitamin C and potassium from the fruit, but is generally low in protein and fiber, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a uniquely American take on fruit salad, blending fresh produce with processed sweets, a combination that became popular in the mid-20th century with the rise of convenience foods. Nutritionally, it's a study in contrasts, offering vitamins and minerals from fruit alongside empty calories from added sugars.
