Grandma's Ambrosia Salad
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4.7
Grandma's Ambrosia Salad
Description
Grandma's Ambrosia Salad is a chilled fruit salad combining mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, miniature marshmallows, and whipped topping such as Cool Whip. The ingredients are gently folded together to evenly coat the fruit and marshmallows. This creates a sweet, creamy dessert or side dish with a soft, fluffy texture and bursts of fruity flavor.
The salad can be refrigerated for several hours or even made the day before serving, allowing flavors to meld. It is commonly served as a potluck or holiday dish in American households. Variations include substituting fresh fruits, adding maraschino cherries, or using different creamy dressings like pudding or yogurt.
Freezing is only recommended if the recipe uses canned fruit and Cool Whip to prevent texture degradation. The salad is best stored in the refrigerator and consumed within three days to maintain freshness and avoid sogginess.
The marshmallows and coconut add chewiness, contrasting the juicy fruit pieces and smooth whipped topping, making this a nostalgic and easy-to-prepare favorite.
Ingredients
- 11 ounce mandarin oranges drained, canned
- 8 ounce pineapple drained, crushed, canned
- 2 cups coconut sweetened shredded
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 8 ounce whipped topping container (Cool Whip
Instructions
- Place the oranges, pineapple, coconut and marshmallows in a large bowl. Add the Cool Whip and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture until all of the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Ambrosia can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Fresh or canned fruits such as orange segments, cherries, bananas, strawberries, grapes, or fruit cocktail can be used to vary the salad.
- Dressings can be substituted with pudding, cream cheese, yogurt, sour cream, or Jello depending on preference.
- Homemade whipped cream can replace Cool Whip if desired.
- Only freeze if using canned fruit and Cool Whip, to avoid soggy texture on thawing.
- The salad can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to blend.
- Store the salad in the refrigerator and consume within three days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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