5-Cup Salad is a classic American salad often served at potlucks, family gatherings, and holiday meals. It gets its name from the total of five main ingredients, each typically measured in one cup.

This was Great Aunt Mildred’s recipe.

1 carton cottage cheese
1 carton sour cream
1 can fruit cocktail
2 cups small marshmallows
1 can crushed pineapple
1 cup pecan nuts
1 cup angel flake coconut
Green and red maraschino cherries

Mix well.