5 Cup Salad Recipe

This 5-Cup Ambrosia Salad recipe is a quick and easy dessert that's unbelievably delicious! A surprisingly refreshing and addictive treat, ready in just 10 minutes. Get ready for rave reviews! This recipe is incredibly versatile; you can enjoy it with or without salad greens – it's delicious either way! Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a simple weeknight dessert.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 253.2 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 5 Cup Salad

  • Salad Greens (not included in recipe)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • Sour Cream (not included in recipe)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

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How to Make 5 Cup Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained), 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained), 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup maraschino cherries (drained and halved), 1/2 cup shredded coconut, and 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
  2. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Add marshmallows just before serving to prevent them from dissolving.
  4. For an extra delicious twist, stir in 1/4 cup chopped pecans before chilling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

65g

Carbs

8g