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Ambrosia fruit salad in a bowl ready to serve with a spoon.
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5 from 3 votes

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 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