Ambrosia Salad Recipe
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Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Description
The Ambrosia Salad Recipe combines whipped heavy cream with sugar and sour cream to create a smooth and slightly tangy base. Into this base are folded mini marshmallows and an assortment of vibrant fruits including peeled clementines, chopped strawberries, and pineapple pieces. Shredded coconut adds a mild tropical note, while chopped toasted pecans contribute crunch. Sweet maraschino cherries provide a pop of color and additional sweetness.
This salad is chilled for a couple of hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up slightly, yielding a refreshingly sweet and creamy dish. Often served as a dessert or alongside holiday meals, Ambrosia Salad offers a nostalgic and textured contrast between creamy, juicy, nutty, and chewy elements.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 oz sour cream
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 clementines
- 1/2 cup strawberries chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chopped
- 1 cup coconut grated
- 1 cup pecans chopped (and toasted)
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained
Instructions
- Add the cream and sugar to your kitchen-aid mixer bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Add sour cream and whisk until combined.
- Fold in marshmallows, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, coconut, pecans, and cherries until combined.
- Transfer to a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour or two before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 28.5mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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