Divorce Salad – The Perfect Easy Potluck Salad Recipe
Divorce Salad is a delightful, easy-to-make potluck salad combining sweet fruits, crunchy nuts, fresh cabbage and carrots, all mixed with a creamy whipped topping. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and texture, this salad is refreshing served chilled and works wonderfully as a side dish for casual family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
Vegetables
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
Nuts & Extras
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1/2 cup sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Drain canned pineapple and mandarin oranges thoroughly to avoid excess moisture. If needed, shred the cabbage and carrots finely for better texture integration in the salad.
- Combine: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, shredded cabbage, carrots, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and mini marshmallows if using.
- Add topping: Carefully fold in the whipped topping until all ingredients are evenly coated, ensuring a creamy consistency throughout. Taste and adjust sugar and salt as desired for balanced sweetness and seasoning.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly for the best taste and texture.
- Serve: Serve the Divorce Salad chilled as a refreshing potluck side dish or alongside soups and family dinners for an easy, crowd-pleasing addition.
Notes
- Drain canned fruits well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Mini marshmallows are optional; adding them offers a sweet, chewy texture contrast.
- Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of the canned fruit and personal preference.
- Use either pecans or walnuts—both provide a nice crunch and nutty flavor.
- For a homemade whipped topping, whip heavy cream with a little sugar until stiff peaks form.
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