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Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe

This refreshing Ambrosia Fruit Salad recipe, passed down from my husband's cousin, is the perfect cool and creamy side dish for your next picnic or potluck! It's subtly sweet, not overly sugary, and bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh fruit. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, this crowd-pleasing salad is guaranteed to be a hit.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 386.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Ambrosia Fruit Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Ambrosia Fruit Salad

  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Sour Cream
  • Lime Juice
  • Pineapple Chunks
  • Mandarin Orange Segments
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
  • Banana
  • Sweetened Flaked Coconut
  • Miniature Marshmallow
  • Maraschino Cherry
  • Nuts

How to Make Ambrosia Fruit Salad

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the oranges, mandarin oranges, pineapple, grapes, and maraschino cherries.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Pour the coconut milk mixture over the fruit and stir gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix, as this can crush the fruit.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably longer, to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with extra maraschino cherries and toasted coconut flakes (optional). Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

219g

Fat

50g

Carbs

20g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Salads Side Dishes Fruit Easy Potluck Picnic Dietary To Go 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less