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Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia salad combines mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, and coconut in a creamy sour cream and whipped topping mixture. Chill it for at least 2 hours so the flavors meld and the salad is cold and easy to serve.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits drained
  • 0.5 cup maraschino cherries drained and halved
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup whipped topping frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup marshmallows miniature
  • 1 cup coconut sweetened, flaked

Method
 

  1. Drain the mandarin oranges, pineapple, and cherries very well so excess liquid does not thin the salad.
  2. In a large bowl, gently stir together the sour cream and whipped topping until combined.
  3. Fold in the mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, and coconut until evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Drain the fruit very well so excess liquid does not thin the salad. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free swap, use dairy-free sour cream and whipped topping.