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Old Fashioned Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Ambrosia salad is a marshmallow fruit salad made with Cool Whip, coconut, and canned fruit. It's a staple at holiday dinners and potlucks!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Ambrosia, fruit, fruit salad, side dish
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
358
kcal
Author
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost
$12
Equipment
Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
8
ounces
Cool Whip
1/2
cup
sour cream
11
ounces
mandarin oranges
drained
20
ounces
crushed pineapple
drained
10
ounces
maraschino cherries
drained
1
cup
shredded coconut
2
cups
rainbow mini marshmallows
3/4
cups
crushed pecans
optional
Instructions
Fold together cool whip and sour cream in a large mixing bowl until completely incorporated.
Stir in the drained mandarins and pineapple, followed by the coconut and rainbow marshmallows.
Add in the pecans, if using.
Drain and press the cherries between two sheets of paper towel, then carefully stir into the ambrosia salad to prevent bruising.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition
Calories:
358
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
55
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
12
mg
|
Sodium:
74
mg
|
Potassium:
290
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
45
g
|
Vitamin A:
455
IU
|
Vitamin C:
17.3
mg
|
Calcium:
100
mg
|
Iron:
0.9
mg