Description
A delightful and creamy Ambrosia Salad recipe that combines tangy flavors of fruit with sweet coconut and fluffy marshmallows. This no-cook dessert is perfect for gatherings and can be easily customized to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
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Fruit Salad:
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt;
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip);
- 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained;
- 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained;
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut;
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows;
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry;
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream (or yogurt) and whipped topping until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend and the marshmallows to soften.
Gently fold in the mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, marshmallows, cherries, and nuts if using. Stir just until everything is evenly coated.
Notes
- Best made a few hours ahead or the night before serving.
- You can lighten it up by using light whipped topping and low-fat yogurt.
- Add green grapes or banana slices for extra fruit variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
