Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Indulge in the best Ambrosia Salad recipe featuring a blend of pineapple, mandarin oranges, sour cream, mini marshmallows, and coconut all folded into whipped cream. It’s a beloved choice for gatherings!

Whether you consider it a side dish or a dessert fluffy salads like Cranberry Fluff Salad, Pineapple Fluff, and Strawberry Jello Fluff are crowd favorites at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Family Favorite: Homemade ambrosia salad is a cherished family favorite, adored for its fresh ingredients, customizable flavors, and the special touch it adds to gatherings.
• Perfect for the Holidays: Ambrosia fruit salad is an ideal holiday treat, bringing a festive touch with its colorful array of fruits and a delightful blend of flavors. Its versatility and crowd-pleasing appeal make it perfect for Easter or Mother’s Day as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Made with Homemade Whipped Cream: I use decadent Homemade Whipped Cream in my recipe for a richer flavor, but you can also use Cool Whip or even Vegan Whipped Cream.

How to Make Ambrosia Salad

1. Fold the whipped cream and sour cream together. If you’re making homemade whipped cream, start by preparing it first and then add it to a mixing bowl. If not, simply fold together the Cool Whip and sour cream until well mixed.

2. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Stir the marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, and fresh cherries, gently stirring until fully combined.
3. Chill. Place this easy ambrosia salad in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top (optional).

Make-Ahead Instructions:

This ambrosia salad recipe can be prepared up to 1 day in advance of when you plan on serving it. Before serving, gently stir the salad in case any fruit juice has drained to the bottom.

Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe

Savor the finest Ambrosia Salad recipe, a delightful fusion of pineapple, mandarin oranges, sour cream, mini marshmallows, and coconut, all gently folded into luscious whipped cream. A cherished option for any gathering!

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 252kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

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  Mixing Bowl
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  Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

• ▢ 1½ cups Homemade Whipped Cream or Cool Whip
• ▢ 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• ▢ 3 cups Mini Marshmallows
• ▢ 1 15-ounce can Mandarin Oranges drained
• ▢ 1 15-ounce can Pineapple Chunks drained
• ▢ 1 cup Shredded Coconut
• ▢ 3/4 cup Cherries pitted and halved, or canned.
• ▢ 3/4 cup Chopped Pecans optional

Instructions

• Fold the whipped cream and sour cream together. If you're making homemade whipped cream, start by preparing it first and then add it to a mixing bowl. If not, simply fold together the Cool Whip and sour cream until well mixed.
• Mix in the remaining ingredients. Stir the marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, and fresh cherries, gently stirring until fully combined.
• Chill. Place this easy ambrosia salad in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top (optional).

Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions: This ambrosia salad recipe can be prepared up to 1 day in advance of when you plan on serving it. Before serving, gently stir the salad in case any fruit juice has drained to the bottom.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

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This recipe was originally published on December 11th, 2019, and updated in November 2023.