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Easy Ambrosia Salad Recipe – Creamy Classic Dessert Salad with Fruit

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Ambrosia Salad is a creamy, fruity classic dessert salad made with whipped topping, sour cream, citrus fruit, pineapple, cherries, coconut, marshmallows, and nuts. It’s quick, colorful, and always a crowd favorite.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 11 oz mandarin oranges, drained
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
  • 10 oz maraschino cherries, halved and dried
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, fold sour cream into Cool Whip until smooth.
  2. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, marshmallows, and nuts.
  3. Gently fold until evenly combined.
  4. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

  • Drain fruit well to prevent watery salad.
  • Best served chilled.
  • Nuts are optional but add crunch.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian