Ambrosia Salad
This sweet Ambrosia Salad is a delicious combination of fruit, marshmallows, and pecans in a sweet creamy dressing.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (1 small container) Cool Whip completely thawed
- ½ cup sour cream (you can also use yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges well drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits well drained
- 1 cup stemless maraschino cherries well drained, plus few more for garnish
- 1 cup mini marshmallows plain white or colored
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Combine cool whip, sour cream, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl; whisk until completely incorporated.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight.
- Garnish with chopped pecans and stemmed maraschino cherries.
- Serve.
Notes
- Make sure to drain all of the fruit very well so the Ambrosia Salad doesn’t turn out watery. I recommend draining the fruits in a colander for about 30 minutes and then lightly pat dry the fruits with paper towels.
- Refrigerate the salad for 4 hours, or for best results, chill it overnight. If you don’t have enough time, chill it for at least one hour before serving.
- You can use dairy-free and sugar-free substitutes for the whipped topping and the sour cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
