Classic Ambrosia Salad
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Classic Ambrosia Salad
Description
The Classic Ambrosia Salad recipe starts with mixing sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth, then folding in thawed whipped topping for a light, creamy base. The salad incorporates canned mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits, drained to avoid excess moisture, lending juicy citrus notes. Mini marshmallows add a soft, chewy texture contrast, while shredded sweetened coconut contributes a mild tropical sweetness. Maraschino cherries provide bright-colored bursts of sugary flavor. The salad can be enjoyed immediately but chilling it for a few hours blends the flavors and improves texture. The ingredient quantities can be adjusted to taste since canned fruit sizes vary.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed until it's easily spreadable, used Cool Whip brand
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange drained
- 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup coconut sweetened shredded
- 1 cup maraschino cherries drained
Instructions
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to a large bowl and combine until smooth. Gently stir in the Cool Whip.
- Fold in the remaining ingredients (I used a spatula). You can eat it right away, but I recommend covering the bowl and chilling it for a few hours first to help the flavors meld.
Notes
- You can vary the amounts of canned fruit and cherries; exact measurements are not critical.
- Allowing the salad to chill before serving helps the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 649IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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