Ambrosia Salad
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Ambrosia Salad
Description
This Ambrosia Salad recipe brings together canned mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits with miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, and sour cream. Combining these ingredients produces a creamy fruit salad with varied textures, including the softness of marshmallows and chewiness of coconut. It is traditionally refrigerated for hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend thoroughly.
The salad provides a combination of sweet and tart flavors from the fruits with a mild tang from the sour cream. The texture contrasts from juicy fruit pieces to creamy dressing and marshmallow bits provide a light chew. This fruit salad is commonly served as a side dish or dessert during gatherings and holidays.
For variations, fresh fruit can be used instead of canned, though this requires additional preparation. Some versions incorporate chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for extra crunch. Alternatively, whipped topping can replace sour cream to create a fluffier dessert style. Leftovers keep best for one to two days refrigerated as the fruit can break down over time.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges drained, canned
- 8 ounces pineapple tidbits drained, canned
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows regular or fruit flavored
- 1 cup coconut sweetened shredded
- ½ cup maraschino cherries stems removed
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine everything except the sour cream.
- Mix in sour cream to salad mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Prepare the salad at least 4 hours ahead or overnight to develop flavors.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days; fruit may start to soften beyond that.
- For added crunch, consider including chopped nuts like pecans or almonds.
- Fresh fruit substitutions are possible but require peeling and chopping.
- Replacing sour cream with whipped topping produces a fluff-style dessert salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 897IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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