What is Junk Yard Salad? The name alone prompts you to click on it out of curiosity to find out what it is. And I couldnโt help but chuckle the first time I saw its name. Junk Yard Salad is a perfect potluck dish or goes well with an outdoor summer picnic. But with that being said, itโs not one youโd typically eat while on a diet. Itโs delicious and sweet.
Junk Yard Salad is a deliciously sweet salad made with cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, mini marshmallows and cool whip. Have this readily available in your recipe box when you donโt have time to spend in the kitchen. This is one of those dishes that can be whipped up in 5 minutes tops. Itโs so easy and youโll appreciate the simplicity it includes as well as the quick preparation. It literally includes opening a can of this and a can of that and then mixing it all together. For best results, allow time to chill.
Junk Salad turns leftovers into a healthy and tasty meal. Customizable with endless ingredient options. Reduces food waste.
Ingredients
21 ounces of cherry pie filling from a can
A 20 ounce can of drained crushed pineapple
14 ounces of condensed milk from Eagle Brand
2 cups of miniature marshmallows
1 package 1 ounce of dry vanilla pudding mix
8 ounces of Cool Whip.
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the ingredients in the order listed.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
For tips on how to make this recipe less sweet, please refer to the recipe notes.