Junkyard Salad

I’ll admit it, “Junkyard Salad” is maybe not the most enticing recipe name of all time. It sounds a little suspicious, a little chaotic, and possibly like something invented at a church potluck in 1974… which honestly is part of its charm. But one bite in you’ll forget all about that name. This creamy, fluffy dessert salad is loaded with cherries, pineapple, marshmallows, crunchy pecans, and all the sweet nostalgic goodness you could ever want. It’s the kind of retro recipe people give a little side-eye to before trying but then immediately ask for the recipe once they’re a spoonful in.

Ingredients
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups mini marshmallows
8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 cup fresh raspberries or other berry, optional

Preparation
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pie filling, crushed pineapple, and condensed milk until combined.
Stir in marshmallows and whipped topping, then fold in berries, if using, and pecans.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve and enjoy!