Description
This Ambrosia Salad is a classic and refreshing dessert salad that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any special occasion. It features a delightful combination of sweet fruits, fluffy marshmallows, and creamy whipped topping, all tossed together in a light and airy mixture.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 oz container whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prep Fruit: Gently chop the maraschino cherries in half, being careful not to crush them. Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks, reserving a small amount of the juice if desired for extra sweetness.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the halved cherries, drained mandarin oranges, drained pineapple chunks, flaked coconut, and mini marshmallows.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until it’s evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Serve cold.
Notes
- Fruit: You can use fresh or canned fruit for this salad. If using fresh fruit, make sure it’s ripe and juicy.
- Variations:
- Add other fruits, such as grapes, strawberries, or bananas.
- Use a different type of whipped topping, such as flavored whipped cream.
- Add chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, for extra crunch.
- Make Ahead: This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
