Ambrosia Salad Recipe
A delightful and nostalgic Ambrosia Salad recipe that combines fluffy Cool Whip, tangy sour cream, tropical fruits, sweet cherries, coconut flakes, marshmallows, and nuts for a creamy and fruity dessert or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Creamy Base:
- 8 oz Cool Whip (lite is fine)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (light is fine)
Fruit Mix:
- 11 oz mandarin oranges (drained)
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
- 10 oz maraschino cherries (drained, halved, and patted dry)
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews optional)
Instructions
- Creamy Base: Fold sour cream into Cool Whip in a large serving bowl.
- Fruit Mix: Fold in drained mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and halved maraschino cherries.
- Add-Ins: Add sweetened coconut flakes, miniature marshmallows, and chopped nuts.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
This creates a creamy base for the salad.
Ensure the fruits are properly drained to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
These ingredients add texture and flavor to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Ambrosia Salad, Fruit Salad, Cool Whip, Dessert, Side Dish
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/ambrosia-salad-recipe/
