4.8 from 60 votes
Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia Salad is a staple for your holiday table! It's super simple to make and a favorite with kids and adults alike. This American classic is made with sour cream, miniature marshmallows, sweetened coconut, pineapple, mandarin and maraschino cherries. The flavors are absolutely incredible!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup coconut shredded and sweetened
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup canned pineapple tidbits
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges
- ½ cup Maraschino cherries stems removed
Instructions
- Toss: Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl, gently. Refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
- Serve: Serve cold.
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Notes
- I used canned ingredients to make this super easy, feel free to use fresh fruit in this salad!
- Make sure to drain all of the canned ingredients well!
- Carefully fold in the ingredients as to not break them apart.
- You want to make sure you let your ambrosia salad set for at least 4 hours. Overnight is preferred so your salad really has a chance to set and infuse together.
- Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- I do not recommend freezing this dish as the texture may alter, but if you insist on freezing, place the ambrosia salad in an airtight container, you can line it with parchment for easy removal. It will last in the freezer for 6 months.
- Leave the Ambrosia Salad in the fridge to defrost if you would like to enjoy it fresh or serve while it is still frozen with an ice cream scoop.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
136mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
507IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 507IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.