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A vibrant Ambrosia salad featuring fruits and marshmallows in a bowl

Proven way to grow Ambrosia Salad with 3 fresh fruits.

This Ambrosia Salad recipe is a delightful mix of fresh fruits, marshmallows, and a creamy dressing. It's a perfect sweet treat for any occasion and comes together quickly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 15 ounces Mandarin oranges drained
  • 20 ounces Pineapple tidbits drained
  • 2 cups Red grapes halved
  • 3 cups Mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 8 ounces Whipped topping thawed
Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries halved

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Can opener (if using canned fruit)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges, drained pineapple tidbits, halved red grapes, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
  2. In a separate bowl, gently whisk together the sour cream and thawed whipped topping until smooth.
  3. Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit mixture and fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Ambrosia Salad for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the marshmallows to soften.
Serving
  1. Before serving, gently stir the salad again. Garnish with halved maraschino cherries.

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad a day in advance to allow the flavors to fully develop. You can also experiment with other fruits like sliced bananas or kiwi, but add them just before serving to prevent browning.