Best Ever Ambrosia Salad
Experience the delightful Best Ever Ambrosia Salad, a vibrant and creamy fruit dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad blends sweet fruits like mandarin oranges, fresh pineapple, and maraschino cherries with fluffy whipped topping, marshmallows, and shredded coconut. Whether served as a dessert or a side dish, its colorful presentation and irresistible flavor will impress your guests. With minimal preparation required, this no-cook recipe is an ideal choice for potlucks, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cool whip (thawed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 3/4 cup maraschino cherries (sliced in half)
- 3 cups marshmallows (multi-colored preferred)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed cool whip and sour cream until smooth.
- Add drained mandarin oranges, chopped pineapple, and sliced maraschino cherries to the mixture.
- Stir in marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans gently until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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