Description
This creamy and delightful Ambrosia Salad is a simple and refreshing dessert or side dish. Made with whipped topping, fruits, marshmallows, and nuts, it’s a perfect treat for gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
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- 1 container, 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
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Fruits
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- 1 can, 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained well
- 1 can, 20 oz tidbits pineapple, drained well – or use crushed pineapple
- 1 jar, 10 oz maraschino cherries, drained, rinsed, cut in half
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Other Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweetened coconut
- 2 cups mini marshmallows, white or multi-colored
- 1 cup chopped nuts – walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, fold together the whipped topping and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Fruits and Extras: Gently fold in the mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, sweetened coconut, mini marshmallows, and chopped nuts until all ingredients are well blended.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together before serving.
- Serve and Store: Serve the Ambrosia Salad chilled. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- If you prefer a less sweet version, you can use unsweetened coconut instead of sweetened coconut.
- Feel free to customize the nuts or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.
- For a more tropical variation, you can swap the pineapple tidbits for crushed pineapple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
