Description
Ambrosia Salad is a classic fruit salad that combines a mix of tropical fruit, marshmallows, coconut, and nuts in a creamy dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Salad Base:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Fruit and Mix-ins:
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, whipped topping, and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallows, cherries, and nuts (if using).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Stir before serving and garnish with extra cherries or coconut if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt.
- Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
