Easy Ambrosia Salad
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Easy Ambrosia Salad
Description
This recipe builds a cold salad by combining sour cream, which provides richness and tang, with miniature marshmallows that contribute light sweetness and soft texture. Sweetened coconut flakes bring chewiness and tropical flavor, while pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges add juicy citrus bursts.
The mandarin oranges are folded in gently to prevent breaking their delicate segments. After mixing, the salad requires refrigeration for at least four hours, or overnight, allowing the marshmallows to absorb moisture and the flavors to meld properly.
Ambrosia Salad can be served chilled as a side dish or light dessert. Its creamy texture contrasts well with savory meals, especially during holiday meals or potlucks. The flexibility of using sour cream or plain or vanilla yogurt lets you tailor the creaminess and tanginess to your preference.
Drain all canned fruit thoroughly to avoid watering down the salad and help preserve its thick consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream or plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows fruit flavored or white
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits well drained
- 1 cup mandarin orange well drained
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add sour cream, marshmallows, coconut, and pineapple tidbits. Stir until combined.
- Gently fold in mandarin oranges.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Drain all canned fruit well to prevent excess liquid making the salad watery.
- Gently fold in mandarin oranges last to keep the orange segments intact.
- Prepare the salad ahead and refrigerate overnight to allow marshmallows to soften and flavors to blend.
- You may use sour cream or plain/yogurt variations for the creamy base depending on taste preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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