Easy Fruit Salad with Cherry Pie Filling

This Easy Fruit Salad with Cherry Pie Filling is a quick, colorful, and refreshing dish made with juicy fruit and sweet cherry glaze. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, holidays, or a light dessert, this no-cook recipe comes together in minutes and is always a crowd favorite.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients

1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling
2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
2 cups strawberries sliced
1 cup grapes halved (red or green)
1 banana sliced
1 apple diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Optional Add-Ins

½ cup mini marshmallows
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup whipped topping
½ cup vanilla yogurt

Instructions

1. Prepare the fruit

Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly. Slice the strawberries, halve the grapes, dice the apple into small cubes, and slice the banana.

2. Add fruit to a bowl

Place the prepared fruit into a large mixing bowl. If using canned pineapple, drain it well before adding.

3. Add lemon juice

Drizzle lemon juice over the fruit and gently toss to prevent browning and keep the fruit fresh.

4. Add cherry pie filling

Pour the cherry pie filling over the fruit mixture.

5. Mix gently

Using a spoon or spatula, gently fold everything together until the fruit is evenly coated in the cherry sauce.

6. Chill

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

7. Serve

Stir gently before serving and enjoy chilled.

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📝 Notes

Fruit Variety: This recipe works best with canned fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, and mandarin oranges, but you can also add fresh strawberries, grapes, or blueberries.
Drain Well: Make sure to drain canned fruits thoroughly so the salad doesn’t become watery.
Cherry Pie Filling: The cherry pie filling adds sweetness and color—stir gently to keep the cherries whole.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 1–2 hours so the flavors blend beautifully.
Creamy Twist: For a creamier version, fold in a cup of whipped topping or vanilla yogurt.
Texture Boost: Add mini marshmallows or chopped pecans for extra sweetness and crunch.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Make Ahead: This salad is perfect for preparing a day in advance for parties, potlucks, or holiday meals.

🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

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