Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Marshmallow Fruit Salad is a classic American dessert salad, popular at potlucks and holidays, featuring a creamy base of whipped topping or sour cream mixed with miniature marshmallows and a variety of chopped fresh or canned fruits. It's a sweet, no-bake dish that's as much about texture as it is about flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from added sugars and fruit, with minimal protein and a small amount of fat from the creamy dressing. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost and some vitamins from the fruit, but is best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	42 g
Sodium	90 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	210 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Folate	20 mcg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a nostalgic staple of mid-20th century American cuisine, often representing a 'retro' or comforting potluck dish. Nutritionally, its uniqueness lies in being a 'salad' that is essentially a dessert, blurring the line between fruit course and sweet treat.