Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad is a classic American fruit salad made with a dreamy mix of mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, mini marshmallows, and sour cream or whipped topping. Sweet, tangy, and creamy, it’s a refreshing and fun dessert that comes together in minutes and gets even better after chilling. Serve it cold for a cool treat on warm days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour (recommended)

Total Time: 1 Hour 10 minutes

Servings: 6-8

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (or 1 cup whipped topping for a sweeter version)
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can (8 oz) crushed or tidbit pineapple, drained
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together sour cream (or whipped topping), mini marshmallows, oranges, pineapple, coconut, and cherries.
2. Gently fold in chopped nuts if using.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
4. Spoon into bowls and serve cold. Garnish with extra cherries or coconut if desired.

Tips:

• Pat fruit dry with paper towels to avoid watery salad.
• Make it lighter with Greek yogurt or richer with whipped topping.
• Best enjoyed the day it’s made, but will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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