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Easy Fruit Salad Recipe with Marshmallows

Brighten up your menu this week with this Easy Fruit Salad Recipe with Marshmallows!

Whether you’re looking for a fun and fresh dinner side recipe, or are just wondering what to serve up at your next party, this Tangerine Fruit Salad is IT!

In addition to fresh apples, pears, and bananas, the Noble Juicy Crunch tangerines add such an outrageously delicious punch of flavor!

Trust me… you won’t believe how fast this easy fruit salad will disappear!

Just cut up your fruit, mix up your homemade sweet citrus dressing, allow the flavors to marinate while chilling in the refrigerator, then ENJOY!

So are you ready to make something deliciously irresistible tonight?

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own sweet, fresh fruit salad…

Chopped apples, pears, and tangerines unmixed in a bowl.

How Do You Make a Simple Fruit Salad?

It’s actually so easy to make a delicious fresh fruit salad!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Make and chill your fruit salad dressing.

2. Wash and cut the fruit.

3. Stir the dressing into your salad.

4. Chill the fruit salad in your refrigerator.

5. Add sliced bananas and mini marshmallows just before serving, and stir one more time.

See? I told you it was EASY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Mixed fruit salad with marshmallows in a bowl.

What is a Fruit Salad Made Of?

There are several different fruits you can use when making a fresh fruit salad, but here is my favorite flavor combination…

  • Noble Juicy Crunch Tangerines
  • Gala Apples
  • Pears
  • Bananas
  • Sweet Citrus Dressing – I’ll show you how to make your own homemade version
  • Mini Marshmallows

Where Do The Best Tangerines Come From?

Farm next to a lake.

When it comes to tangerines, I’ve personally found that the grove fresh Juicy Crunch Tangerines from Noble Citrus top the charts!

So what’s so special about Noble Juicy Crunch tangerines? Well… not only are they ridiculously juicy, but they are truly the sweetest tangerine I’ve ever tasted!

Trust me… you’ll be seeing the light at the end of the Winter tunnel with every crunchy, juicy bite!

In technical terms… Noble Juicy Crunch has the highest Brix (natural sugar solids measure) of any full-size tangerine: 17 Brix vs. 10 – 12 in most other high end tangerines.

Tangerines growing on a tree.

I also love that they come from a family farm started back in 1926 in sunny Florida.

After a four decade breeding program, 1,600 seedling grafts, waiting five more years for each tree to mature and become a full fruit-bearing tree, the Noble Juicy Crunch tangerine was born and has become the crown jewel of the farm.

It took patience and a lot of time to develop these easy-to-peel tangerines bursting with flavor.

When you take your first bite you’ll know why they were so worth the wait!

Peeled tangerine next to a pile of tangerines.

Noble Citrus is all about old fashioned quality, and generation after generation has carried on their delicious traditions while also developing incredible new varieties, so you know they’re going to be good!

Learn more and find out where you can buy your Juicy Crunch tangerines here at Noble Citrus.

Boxes of Noble Juice Crunch tangerines.

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Easy Fruit Salad Recipe with Marshmallows

By Heidi Miller
Brighten up your menu this week with this Easy Fruit Salad Recipe with Marshmallows!
Servings: 10
Fruit salad with bananas and marshmallows in a glass bowl.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp. Water
  • 2 tbsp. Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp. Orange Juice
  • 2 Noble Juicy Crunch Tangerines
  • 2 Gala Apples
  • 2 Pears
  • 1 Banana
  • 1 1/2 cups Mini Marshmallows

Instructions 

  • To make the citrus dressing, bring water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Once water begins to boil, immediately reduce heat to low, and pour in orange juice and lemon juice. Allow to simmer for a couple of minutes, then transfer citrus dressing to the refrigerator to cool.
  • While your citrus dressing is cooling in the refrigerator, peel and separate tangerines, core and cut your pears, and core and cut your apples.
  • Add tangerines, pears, and apples to medium bowl, and pour citrus dressing over fruit. Stir with wooden spoon, then cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 2+ hours so flavors can marinate together.
  • When ready to serve, remove fruit salad from refrigerator, add sliced banana and mini marshmallows, gently stir again, and ENJOY!

Notes

  • For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So wasn’t that easy?  Nothing beats a delicious fresh fruit salad!  I’m giving you a fair warning though… it will disappear FAST! 🙂

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Potato wedges in a white bowl with a blue flower.

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Talk about an easy way to add some serious flavor to your french fries!  Trust me… loaded Greek Fries will become a fast favorite in your home, too!

Greek fries on a plate with a lemon slice.

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Using cast iron will take your cornbread to a whole new level… just trust me!

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So have you tried this Easy Fruit Salad Recipe with Marshmallows for yourself yet?

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About Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller is the creator of The Frugal Girls, where she shares easy recipes with massive flavor! She has been creating and sharing recipes online for over 15 years, and brings warmth, expertise, and a personal touch to every recipe. Her work has been featured on Today.com, NBC, Fox, Parade, People, Country Living, Woman’s World, and more!

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32 Comments

  1. Healthy World Cuisine says:

    We are all about boosting our dose of vitamin C and what a better way than with this delicious and fun salad. Great way to get the kids to eat their fruits too.

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Definitely… the marshmallows will always lure the kids in! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Her Digital Coffee says:

    I love this! Adding marshmallows to your fruit salad is such a fun and creative way to switch things up. It’s very cool that Noble Juicy Crunch tangerines come from a family farm! Thank you for sharing, I’ll be making this!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      That’s wonderful… enjoy your fruit salad! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rosemary says:

    I love it! A perfect fruit salad for winter time. Citrus always tastes best in the winter straight from Fl 😀

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      I completely agree, Rosemary!

      Reply
  4. Veronica Lee says:

    Totally my kind of salad! I would toss in more marshmallows!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Haha… yes, you can’t go wrong with more marshmallows!

      Reply
  5. Katherine | Love In My Oven says:

    My kiddies already love fruit salad – but throw some mini marshmallows in and they won’t be able to get enough! This looks terrific Heidi!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Aww… thank you so much, Katherine! And I agree… those mini marshmallows are a must! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Christine says:

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks so much, Christine!

      Reply
  7. Val says:

    This sounds yummy! I suppose with all the health fruits, it almost negates the unhealthy marshmallows! 🙂 Nectarines are delicious. We will have to look for Nobel Juicy Crunch!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Haha… yes, the marshmallows will get cancelled out here. 🙂 You will love the Noble Juicy Crunch tangerines too, Val – they’re so sweet and juicy!

      Reply
  8. Kathrine Eldridge says:

    I love anything with marshmallows! The citrus flavor is a nice addition!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      I agree, Kathrine… the more marshmallows the merrier! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Carol says:

    I’m a big fan of fruit salad and this one sounds wonderful! Pinned

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Thank you so much, Carol… I hope you love it!

      Reply
  10. Black Knight says:

    For sure I will try this Fruit Salad recipe, it sounds very very healthy,
    When I was a kid we had a tangerine tree in the garden. Those tangerines were delicious!!!!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Those are very delicious memories! Enjoy your fruit salad… it really is so tasty! 🙂

      Reply