Description
Ambrosia Salad is a classic, refreshing dessert packed with tropical flavors. This easy-to-make salad combines juicy fruits, fluffy marshmallows, crunchy pecans, and shredded coconut, all coated in a creamy dressing made from cool whip and sour cream.
Ingredients
- Cool Whip: 8 ounces, thawed
- Sour Cream: 1/2 cup
- Mandarin Oranges: 1 can (15 ounces), drained
- Fresh Pineapple: 1 cup, chopped
- Maraschino Cherries: 3/4 cup, without stems
- Marshmallows: 3 cups, multi-colored flavored recommended
- Shredded Coconut: 1 cup
- Pecans: 3/4 cup, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Cool Whip and Sour Cream: In a large bowl, fold together the thawed cool whip and sour cream until well combined.
- Prepare the Fruits: Drain the mandarin oranges and chop the fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Halve the maraschino cherries.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans to the bowl with the cool whip and sour cream mixture.
- Stir Gently: Gently stir all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled, give the salad a final gentle stir and serve it cold.
Notes
- Fresh Pineapple: Using fresh pineapple enhances the flavor and texture of the salad.
- Chilling: Allow the salad to chill for at least an hour to meld the flavors together.
- Customization: Feel free to add or substitute fruits and nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 10g