Ambrosia Salad
A creamy, fluffy Ambrosia Salad filled with sweet fruits, marshmallows, and a rich sour cream dressing, perfect for spring gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. Start by gathering all necessary ingredients. It’s always best to have everything within arm’s reach!
- Combine the fruits and nuts. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and your choice of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Create the whipped topping. In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Bring it all together. Gently fold the sour cream mixture into the fruit and marshmallow mixture.
- Chill for perfection. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy. Once chilled, scoop out servings of this creamy bliss and prepare to bask in the compliments!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days. For variations, you can swap fruits or use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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