This Cherry Chiffon Salad makes a great addition to potlucks and summer barbecues! In addition, this quick and easy recipe can be served as a side dish or dessert!
Cherry Fluff Salad
I don’t know about you, but growing up, I loved those “fluff salads” that so many of us remember from our childhood. I’m not sure if it was a 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s thing or what it was. I just knew I loved them.
Are you familiar with fluff salads? One of the more popular ones is Watergate Salad – or Pistachio Fluff.
This Cherry Chiffon Salad is another one of our family favorites. It sometimes goes by a few other names like Cherry Fluff Salad, Pink Fluff, or Pink Stuff. But, no matter what you call it, it’s delicious!
One of the things I love about this salad (or any of the fluff salads) is that it can be served as a side dish or a dessert! Seriously, how many dishes can you do that with? Is there anything better in the heat of summer than having a cool salad or dessert? Your choice!! 😍
Since this salad recipe is made with a few pantry items and a tub of frozen whipped topping, it’s an easy dish to throw together anytime you need something quick, easy, and delicious! I always have the ingredients on hand, and I can make a batch in no time at all!
Although I don’t have nuts listed, sometimes I throw some in just for the heck of it. Also, almonds or pecans make a great addition if you want to add some!
The only thing left to do is serve it in a pretty serving bowl and watch it disappear because your family, friends, and guests will love this Cherry Chiffon Salad! If you plan on serving it in a more formal setting, individual dessert glasses make a pretty presentation.
Cherry Chiffon Salad: Ingredients & Equipment
For this Cherry Fluff Salad recipe, you will need …
Ingredients
- cherry pie filling – store bought or homemade is fine. If you choose to use homemade you’ll still need approximately 20-21 oz.
- pineapple tidbits – You can also use crushed if you prefer.
- sweetened condensed milk – adds sweetness and helps thicken the salad.
- miniature marshmallows – you can use the plain white marshmallows, or use pastel!
- frozen whipped topping – original or lite, both work fine.
Equipment
- can opener
- measuring cups
- large mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
Cherry Chiffon Salad: FAQs
I would consume this within 2-3 days. After that, it tends to start getting watery and breaking down any longer than that.
Absolutely! That’s one of the great things about this recipe besides how fast and simple it is. You can easily make this a day ahead.
I don’t recommend it. It tends to get watery and separate when thawed.
Store it in the refrigerator. You can either store it in an airtight container or use your favorite decorative serving bowl with cling wrap over the top to seal it up airtight.
Recipe Tips
- For a thicker, more cheesecake-like flavor, you can mix in one 8-oz. block of cream cheese to the mixture.
- Not a fan of pineapple? Try mandarin oranges instead.
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Cherry Chiffon Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can cherry pie filling 21 oz.
- 1 can pineapple tidbits, drained 20 oz.
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz.
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed 8 oz.
Instructions
- Combine the pie filling, pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and marshmallows in a bowl. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker, more cheesecake-like flavor, you can mix in one 8-oz. block of cream cheese to the mixture.
- Not a fan of pineapple? Try mandarin oranges instead.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on March 28, 2017. Updated on March 12, 2022.
This looks great, Jamie ! Definitely going to try the recipe 🙂
My husband doesn't care if it's dessert or side all he cares is if his grandmother made him his very own (and very large) bowl. He lovingly call's it the pink stuff and has been known on several occasions to make himself sick eating it. Really it's sad thing. =)
Stopping by and following via twitter, facebook and bloglovin. Really really excited about your blog.
Whaaaaaat? This is my kind of "salad". 2-3 servings a day? No problem 🙂
Kim @ *Soliloquy Of Food & Such*
Jamie, LOVE this salad! Both my mom and grandmom made this and I haven't had it in such a long time. Thanks for reintroducing! Pinning and have a wonderful Monday!
All these look good. This salad sounds great. I'd love it if you linked this to What'd You Do This Weeekend? at Tumbleweed Contessa. It's our Monday party to let us know what you cooked up on the weekend.
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Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
looks delicious Jamie! perfect for summer..pinned 🙂
Erin @ Table for 7
This brings me back to all the church potlucks my family attended. I've never had the pink one though…it was always the green one. Thank you for linking, Jamie!
Yum, looks good, Jamie! Pinning! Stopping by from Pint Sized Baker tonight! Have a great week!
This is my kind of salad 🙂
It looks and sounds soooooooooo GOOD
I must try it!
I want both: Cherry Chiffon Salad AND Pistachio Salad! 🙂 It's summer in Texas. I can have all the cold treats I want. 😉
Love, Joy
Yesterfood
Um, YUM!! This is MY type of fruit salad! Trying this for sure! Thanks for the recipe, Jamie!
~Jen @ YummyHealthyEasy.com
That looks delicious. I remember this, pistachio salad and ambrosia salad. Have a great week 🙂
I am so glad you reminded me of this PINK STUFF SALAD…we used to have it a lot…then I forgot about it. Yum
I am linking up to follow you. 🙂
Here from Kathe
What a perfect summer treat! I'd love to have you link these or any of your other projects to this week's link party. Hope to see you there! http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-50.html
It has been a long time since I have had a salad. I pinned it! I will need a quick pitch-in item some time and I will be sure to use this one. I used to love Pistachio Salad. I am staying away from sugar now though. If not, I probably would have had to make some for myself.
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This Cherry Chiffon salad sounds great! We would love to have you come link with us for our Super Saturdays Show Us How You Rock Link Party.
Yes, I remember some of those strange salads. Not like yours… delicious. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
Yum! This looks great! Thanks for sharing on Tried and True recipes!
Jamie, I know this is a salad, but I just love it for dessert, delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great summer weekend and come back to see me real soon!
Miz Helen
Haven't met a chiffon salad I didn't like. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday.
I haven't had a chiffon salad in ages! Sounds yummy!
Yes please! I'll have seconds too. OH how I LOVE simple delicious recipes like this one. So happy you shared at Weekend Potluck. Can't wait to see what you bring next time. Have an awesome week.
I would love this with some fresh cherries added to it! Yum!
Check out your feature here: http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2013/07/best-mom-advice-71613/.
Love this! Looks so pretty and I'm sure it tastes scrummy! 😀
Congrats on your feature on this weeks Two Cup Tuesday!
Toodles,
Tammy<3
nice