Description
Junk Yard Salad combines unexpected ingredients from kitchen scraps into a delightful culinary creation. Hungry diners will discover a resourceful, budget-friendly meal that minimizes waste while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pkg (1 oz / 28 g) instant vanilla pudding mix (dry)
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 oz / 227 g) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional: 1 cup chopped pecans for added crunch
Instructions
- Mixing: In a large bowl, combine cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple, creating a vibrant fruity foundation for the dessert.
- Creaming: Pour sweetened condensed milk into the mixture, then sprinkle dry vanilla pudding mix, whisking thoroughly to eliminate lumps and develop a smooth, rich consistency.
- Folding: Gently incorporate mini marshmallows and Cool Whip, blending with a delicate touch to maintain the light, airy texture while ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Chilling: Transfer the prepared salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least three hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving: Just before presentation, stir the chilled salad lightly to redistribute ingredients, then serve cold, revealing a delectable medley of creamy, fruity, and marshmallow elements.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigeration is crucial for developing rich, melded flavors, so allow at least 3-4 hours of cooling time, preferably overnight.
- Prevent Lumps: Whisk pudding mix gradually and vigorously to ensure smooth incorporation without clumpy textures.
- Control Sweetness: Adjust condensed milk quantity based on personal preference to balance overall sweetness level.
- Optional Variations: Substitute Cool Whip with whipped cream for a fresher, less processed alternative, or add chopped nuts for extra crunch and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg