Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the Junk Yard Salad overnight, or for at least 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
Stir Before Serving:
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to recombine any ingredients that may have separated.
Serve:
Serve chilled and enjoy this sweet and creamy Junk Yard Salad!
This salad is a delightful and indulgent dessert or side dish that’s perfect for any occasion, especially gatherings and potlucks. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser!
Secrets to Perfect Junk Yard Salad
Quality Ingredients: Use good quality cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, miniature marshmallows, pecans, and Cool Whip for the best flavor.
Drain Pineapple Well: Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent excess liquid in the salad.
Chill Ingredients: Refrigerate the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple before mixing to keep the salad cool and refreshing.
Room Temperature Condensed Milk: Allow the sweetened condensed milk to come to room temperature before adding to the salad for easier mixing.
Mix Gently: Fold the ingredients together gently to avoid breaking down the marshmallows and maintain a fluffy texture.
Even Distribution: Ensure each ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the salad for consistent flavor in every bite.
Chop Pecans Uniformly: Chop the pecans into uniform pieces to ensure they blend well with the other ingredients.
Cool Whip Consistency: Soften the Cool Whip to a spreadable consistency before folding it into the salad mixture.
Taste Test: Taste the mixture before chilling to adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more cherry pie filling or sweetened condensed milk as needed.
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