Description
Ambrosia Salad is a classic, refreshing fruit salad combining mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut, and sour cream. This creamy, sweet, and tangy dish is perfect as a light dessert or side dish, especially enjoyed chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Mix-ins
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Dressing
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit and mix-ins: Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits thoroughly to avoid excess moisture in the salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, miniature marshmallows, and sweetened shredded coconut.
- Add the dressing: Pour 1 cup of sour cream over the fruit and marshmallow mixture. Gently toss everything together using a spoon or spatula until all the ingredients are well coated with the sour cream.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the salad to chill for several hours, preferably at least 2-3 hours, to let the flavors meld and the marshmallows soften slightly.
- Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir and serve it cold as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or light sour cream.
- You can add other fruits like chopped bananas or maraschino cherries to vary the flavor.
- Make sure fruits are well drained to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Chilling time is important to enhance the texture and flavor integration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
