Ambrosia Salad
An Ambrosia Salad recipe is a Southern marshmallow fruit salad made of pineapple, mandarin slices, maraschino cherries, marshmallows, and lots of creamy cool whip!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 324kcal
Ingredients
- 20 oz pineapple chunks fully drained
- 15 oz mandarin oranges fully drained
- 1 cup maraschino cherries drained well
- 1 cup cool whip topping or homemade whipped cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain the pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and cherries removing as much liquid as possible.
- In a large bowl, gently fold the whipped cream and sour cream together.
- Slowly add the drained fruit, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans to the bowl, carefully folding in each addition.
- Chill for at least an hour, then serve.
Notes
CAN YOU MAKE AMBROSIA SALAD A DAY AHEAD?
Yes! Southern Ambrosia Salad can be made the day ahead before it’s served. It’s actually best to give the cream and fruit time to chill and commingle a bit.
HOW LONG DOES AMBROSIA SALAD LAST?
Fresh ambrosia salad can be kept in the fridge for 3-5 days. Just be sure to keep it in an airtight container! The liquids might separate and pool at the bottom but don’t worry, it should still be ok.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg