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A golden spoon is next to a dish of the ambrosia topped with cherries.
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Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad is a nostalgic, fruit-filled classic with fluffy marshmallows and a creamy citrus-kissed dressing. Quick to make, refreshing, and always a crowd favorite!
Prep Time2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ambrosia salad
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 354kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Can Opener

Ingredients

  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple Drained, 20 oz
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges Drained, 15 oz
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Shredded
  • 1 Jar Maraschino Cherries Drained and halved, 10 oz
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full Fat
  • 1 cup Whipped topping Thawed

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, fold together sour cream and whipped topping. Add pineapple, oranges, cherries, coconut, and marshmallows. Mix gently. Chill at least 1 hour to let the flavors come together.

Notes

  • Use full fat sour cream or full fat Greek yogurt.  You want this to be creamy in indulgent.  Low fat sour cream might make the dish a little more watery.
  • You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a crowd! Just make sure you have a big enough bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg