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Ambrosia Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing spring Ambrosia Salad, perfect for Easter and any celebration! This colorful fruit salad features a creamy coconut-sour cream dressing and a delightful mix of sweet and crunchy textures. Easy to customize with your favorite fruits, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 970.1 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ambrosia Salad

  • 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or vanilla yogurt)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (as alternative to sour cream)
  • 1/4 cup whipped topping (as alternative to sour cream)
  • 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup of chopped kiwi (optional)
  • 1/2 cup of chopped apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended) (optional)
  • 1/4 cup of raisins (optional)

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How to Make Ambrosia Salad

  1. Chill all ingredients for at least 30 minutes before mixing for optimal flavor and texture.
  2. In a large glass bowl, gently combine 2 cups of mandarin oranges, 1 cup of maraschino cherries (drained), 1 cup of grapes (halved), and 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks (drained).
  3. Add 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut, 1/2 cup of sour cream (or a mix of 1/4 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup whipped topping), and 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows.
  4. (Optional) Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup of chopped kiwi, 1/2 cup of chopped apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), and 1/4 cup of raisins.
  5. Gently toss to combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

291g

Fat

237g

Carbs

35g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Salads Fruit Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low In Something Citrus