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.
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
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1
Make sure 2 cans drained canned mandarin orange segments and 2 cans drained canned pineapple tidbits are thoroughly drained.
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2
In a large bowl, fold together 1 cup sour cream and 8 oz thawed whipped topping until smooth.
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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.
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4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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5
Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra cherries and coconut if desired.