Ambrosia Salad Recipe
This recipe for Ambrosia Salad, which my family has made for over 40 years, has the magic touch—a foolproof ingredient for hassle-free success.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $8.61
Equipment
- large bowl
- rubber spatula
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz container Cool Whip thawed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 10 oz can mandarin oranges drained
- 15 oz can pineapple tidbits drained
- 16 oz jar maraschino cherries drained, patted dry, and cut in half
- 1 cup mini marshmallows multi-colored or regular
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
GARNISHES: (all optional)
- Mini marshmallows multi-colored or regular
- Sweetened shredded coconut
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
MAKE SALAD:
- In a large bowl, fold together the Cool Whip and sour cream.
- Fold in oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, and coconut.
CHILL, GARNISH, AND SERVE:
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish the ambrosia salad with mini marshmallow, shredded coconut, and maraschino cherries before serving (all optional, but they sure make the salad pretty!).
- Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
Storage Tips
STORE: Leftovers stay delicious for 3-5 days in an airtight container. FREEZE: I recommend skipping the freezer, as the thawed salad loses its creamy texture.Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg