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Ambrosia Salad

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-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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  5. 5

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

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