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Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad. This classic recipe is loaded with cherries, pineapple, mandarin oranges and coconut. It's cool in a retro kind of way, super easy to make and it's a versatile side dish that can be served as a dessert or as a snack any time of the day. Ambrosia Salad is creamy, light, refreshing, and perfect for a spring or summer gathering!
Katie Chase
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whipped topping thawed
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 15 oz can mandarin oranges drained
  • 20 can pineapple chunks drained
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries cut in half

Instructions

  • Stir together whipped topping and sour cream. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, and pecans.
  • Gently stir in the whipped topping and sour cream mix.
  • Gently fold in the cherries.
  • Allow to refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.