Macaroni Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Macaroni Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. macaroni; 3 qt. boiling water; 1 can pineapple tidbits; 1 can mandarin oranges, drained; 1 c. black grapes; 1 c. finely chopped celery; 1 c. miniature marshmallows; 1 apple, diced and dipped in 1 oz. lemon juice; 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 1/2 c. sour cream; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1
Slowly add macaroni and salt to boiling water.
2
Cook, stirring occasionally until tender.
3
Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.
4
Drain liquid from the pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
5
In a large bowl, combine macaroni, pineapple, oranges, grapes, celery, marshmallows and apples in small bowl.
6
Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, reserved pineapple juice and lemon until smooth.
7
Toss macaroni mixture with sour cream mixture.
8
Chill well.
9
Serve in lettuce lined bowl.
10
Sprinkle with nuts.

1076

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. macaroni, 3 qt. boiling water, 1 can pineapple tidbits, 1 can mandarin oranges, drained, and more.

Yes, Macaroni Fruit Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Macaroni Fruit Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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