Best Darn Salad

Prep: 10 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A sweet, creamy fruit salad combining cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, whipped topping, and nuts—perfect for gatherings and dessert tables with a delightful flavor blend.

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Ingredients

  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 can Eagle Brand milk
  • 1 large carton whipped topping
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Mix the cherry pie filling, Eagle Brand milk, and whipped topping in a large bowl.
  2. Add the crushed pineapple and chopped nuts to the mixture.
  3. Toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Refrigerate the salad for several hours before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

363 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 11.2g 14% DV
Carbs 61.2g 22% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 22.8g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 216.3mg 9% DV
Potassium 348.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 175.5mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13% DV
Vitamin D 1.3mcg 7% DV
Calcium 202.8mg 16% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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