Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Ambrosia salad is a classic fruit salad that's perfect for any occasion. Loaded with fruit and whipped topping, everyone will want a second helping.
Servings 8 to 10 servings (about 8 cups)
Calories 302kcal
Equipment
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed
- ½ cup sour cream (120g)
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice drained
- 1 (12-ounce) jar maraschino cherries drained, stemmed, and patted dry
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (use fruity marshmallows for added color)
- ⅔ cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- In a large bowl, fold together whipped topping and sour cream. Stir in the oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, and coconut.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Salad can be made a day in advance (cherries may bleed some).
- Garnish with additional cherries and coconut, if desired.
Notes
- Drain the fruit. Drain the mandarin oranges, pineapple, and cherries well. This will keep the ambrosia salad fluffy and creamy instead of watery and soggy.
- Fold in the fruits very gently so they don't get smashed.
- Use colorful, fruity marshmallows. The mini fruit-flavored marshmallows add a hint of pastel color to the ambrosia salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg