Description

Classic Ambrosia Salad is a sweet and creamy fruit salad made with marshmallows, whipped cream, and a variety of colorful fruits. It’s a refreshing, easy-to-make dish perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or as a side dish to your favorite meal.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup sour cream
1 cup whipped cream (or whipped topping)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved (optional)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows.
In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream and whipped cream until smooth.
Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the fruit mixture until everything is well combined.
Stir in the shredded coconut, cherries, and nuts if using.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

You can adjust the amount of whipped cream and sour cream based on your preference for sweetness and creaminess.
For a lighter version, you can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.

Feel free to add other fruits like bananas or grapes for variety

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
Calories: 180
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg