🍊 Ambrosia Salad
This Ambrosia Salad is a classic fruit salad made with a blend of juicy fruit, marshmallows, coconut, and a creamy whipped topping. Light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus and tropical flavors, it’s a retro favorite that’s as easy to make as it is to love.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula or spoon
- Plastic wrap or airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipped topping Cool Whip or homemade stabilized whipped cream
- 1 can 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can 8 oz crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1½ cups halved red or green grapes or maraschino cherries, drained & halved
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Make the creamy base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream and whipped topping. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add fruit & mix-ins
- Gently fold in the mandarin oranges, pineapple, grapes or cherries, mini marshmallows, coconut, and nuts if using. Stir until evenly coated.
Chill
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for best flavor and texture.
Serve
- Serve chilled with an extra sprinkle of coconut or a cherry on top if desired.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
Drain canned fruits thoroughly to avoid watery salad Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter option Use colored mini marshmallows for extra visual fun Fold ingredients gently to prevent breaking up the fruit
Drain canned fruits thoroughly to avoid watery salad Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter option Use colored mini marshmallows for extra visual fun Fold ingredients gently to prevent breaking up the fruit