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Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ambrosia Salad is a classic dessert salad made with fruits, marshmallows, coconut, sour cream, and whipped topping. It's sweet, creamy, and perfect for potlucks or picnics.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 8 Servings

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 can 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 can 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup whipped topping like Cool Whip
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries drained and halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, sour cream, and whipped topping. Mix gently until well combined.
  • Gently fold in maraschino cherries and chopped pecans if using.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  1. Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other fruits like grapes, strawberries, or bananas.
  2. For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and light whipped topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 60mg