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Ambrosia Salad
4.5 from 96 votes

Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad offers a creamy fruit blend of pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and green grapes combined with mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. The dressing mixes whipped heavy cream sweetened with sugar and vanilla extract folded with light sour cream for richness. This chilled dessert salad balances sweetness, creaminess, and fruit textures for a festive and hearty side or dessert.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 375 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 20- ounce pineapple tidbits canned
  • 1 15- ounce mandarin oranges canned
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries , drained
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream light
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup coconut sweetened shredded
  • ¾ cup pecans , chopped
  • 1 cup green grapes , halved

Instructions

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  1. Place the pineapple and mandarin oranges in a strainer and set aside to drain for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain the cherries and rinse with cold water and set aside.
  2. Whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gently fold in ⅓ of the sour cream, then fold in the next ⅓, and then the final ⅓.
  3. Gently stir in the marshmallows, coconut, and pecans. Gently fold in the grapes, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries. Top with a few more sprinkles of coconut and chopped pecans if desired.
  4. Chill for 1 hour up to overnight, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 375kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 307mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 1373IU (27%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 375

% Daily Value*

Calories 375kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 307mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 1373IU 27%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.