Retro Ambrosia Salad
A classic Southern fruit salad with marshmallows, coconut, and a creamy dressing, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) package mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple, drained mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut.
- Gently stir in the sour cream until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- If using, fold in the chopped pecans.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute whipped topping for the sour cream.
- Add maraschino cherries for a pop of color and sweetness.
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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