Ambrosia Salad Recipe (with Sour Cream)

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4.9

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    369 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Ambrosia Salad Recipe (with Sour Cream)

If you want a salad that tastes just like dessert, Ambrosia Salad is the ticket! Made with fresh pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, coconut, and mini marshmallows and stirred together with a sour cream/whipped cream dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cups pineapple cut into bite-size chunks (almost a whole fresh pineapple, fresh
  • 22 oz mandarin orange 2-11 oz. cans, well-drained
  • 16 oz maraschino cherries 1-16 oz. jar, well-drained
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut sweetened
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Drain and chop your fruit. Cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces being sure to remove the core and drain the mandarins and cherries really well. Place them all into a large bowl.
  2. Measure and add in the coconut, pecans and mini marshmallows.
  3. Fold the sour cream into the whipped cream until well mixed. Pour the whipped cream over the fruit and stir to coat completely.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for two hours or until ready to serve. Stores well in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 286mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 905IU (18%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 905IU 18%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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