Ambrosia Salad

Name: Ambrosia Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans canned mandarin orange segments, drained; 2 cans canned pineapple tidbits, drained; 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved; 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes; 2 cups mini marshmallows; 1 cup sour cream; 8 oz whipped topping, thawed

A retro American fruit salad of mandarin oranges, pineapple, maraschino cherries, coconut flakes, and mini marshmallows folded into whipped cream. Nostalgic, sweet, and festive.

15 minEasyServes 8250 cal/serving

AmericanSaladNo-CookVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans canned mandarin orange segments, drained
2 cans canned pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup sour cream
8 oz whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

1

Make sure 2 cans drained canned mandarin orange segments and 2 cans drained canned pineapple tidbits are thoroughly drained.
2

In a large bowl, fold together 1 cup sour cream and 8 oz thawed whipped topping until smooth.
3

Gently fold in the mandarin oranges, pineapple, 1/2 cup drained and halved maraschino cherries, 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, and 2 cups mini marshmallows.
4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5

Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra cherries and coconut if desired.

Questions

Can I make Ambrosia Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Ambrosia Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Ambrosia Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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