I can’t believe we are just about a week away from Thanksgiving! I feel like this month is just going by in the blink of an eye! Seriously, it is going to be the New Year before I know it and I will wonder where it all went? The last 3 years since having my 4th child it has felt like that for me and I don’t think it will be slowing down anytime soon!
So do you all have your Thanksgiving menu set?? We often do mostly the same thing for every holiday meal. If you find what you like don’t mess with it… right!?!? If you are still looking for one more kid friendly side then this is one you will want to try out. It is so easy to make and it often finds its way into holiday or birthday meals around here. This salad always reminds me of my Grandma and Aunt because I grew up having this at several of our family meals. I had almost forgotten about it until about 5-6 years ago when I was at my Aunt’s house and she made it. It became an instant favorite with my kids and I have been making it ever since. I mean….it has marshmallows in it so what’s not to love!?!?
Here is what you need. This is totally versatile and so easy to double or add more or less of something. I actually never really measure anything with this as long as you have some pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, bananas, marshmallows, and sour cream! 
Open up your cans of fruit, drain all the juice, and then dump the fruit into a bowl. Slice up your bananas. Add some marshmallows, maybe about a cup, seriously just go with what looks right in the bowl. Then stir it all together.
Next to make it all creamy add a little sour cream. Start with a small amount as I feel it is easy to overdo it. I usually just start with a spoonful, as seen below, and mix it up. Then add a little more if needed. 
That is it! A simple easy side that is kid friendly and a crowd pleaser! Serve immediately so the bananas don’t go brown. If you need to prepare ahead just add the bananas right before serving. 
So, do you like to try new menu items for the holidays every year or do you keep it the same? I tend to keep it mostly the same with sometimes trying out a new fun side or dessert…usually along with all the other usuals!
Here is your printable recipe!
- 1 (20) ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1-2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 bananas, sliced
- mini marshmallows, about 1- 1½ cups
- sour cream- 1-2 spoonfuls
- Drain your pineapple and mandarin oranges and put in a medium-large bowl.
- Slice up your bananas and add to the bowl.
- Add in your marshmallows and mix it all up.
- Add in a spoonful of sour cream and stir. Add more if desired a little at a time. Make sure to not add too much or it will become too soupy.
- Serve immediately so the bananas don't become brown. If you need to prepare ahead just add the bananas right before serving.
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