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ambrosia salad with a cherry on top served in a white bowl
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Ambrosia Salad

This Ambrosia Salad recipe is a classic! It combines pineapple, mandarin oranges, and coconut with creamy dressing and mini marshmallows.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ambrosia salad, apple dessert, dessert salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 367kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows white or fruit flavored
  • 1 cup coconut - sweetened flakes
  • 1 cup canned pineapple tidbits well drained
  • 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments drained

Instructions

  • Fold together all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Serve cold and topped with a maraschino cherry.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. This is also an excellent make-ahead recipe for a party!

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg