Description
Classic Ambrosia Salad is a creamy, fruity dessert salad featuring a delightful mix of Cool Whip, sour cream, marshmallows, coconut, and a medley of canned fruits. Perfectly chilled, it offers a refreshing and sweet treat ideal for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a light dessert on a warm day.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- ½ cup sour cream
Add-ins
- 2 cups fruit-flavored marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 20 oz canned pineapple tidbits, well-drained
- 10 oz Maraschino cherries, well-drained
- 11 oz canned or jarred Mandarin oranges, well-drained
Instructions
- Combine Creamy Base: In a large bowl, mix together 8 oz Cool Whip and ½ cup sour cream until they are fully combined into a smooth and creamy mixture.
- Fold in Dry and Fruit Ingredients: Gently fold in 2 cups fruit-flavored marshmallows, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 20 oz drained pineapple tidbits, and 10 oz drained Maraschino cherries, being careful not to break the fruit pieces.
- Add Mandarin Oranges: Carefully fold in 11 oz drained mandarin oranges until the fruit is evenly incorporated throughout the salad.
- Chill Salad: Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become nice and cool.
- Serve: Serve the Ambrosia Salad chilled for a refreshing and light dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure all canned fruits are well-drained to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- For an extra twist, you can add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts if desired.
- This salad is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture.
- To make it vegan, substitute Cool Whip and sour cream with non-dairy alternatives and replace marshmallows with vegan-friendly versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
