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Classic ambrosia fruit salad topped with orange slices, maraschino cherries, and pecans
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Classic Ambrosia Salad Recipe

This easy Ambrosia Salad recipe combines a creamy, sweet fruit salad with mini marshmallows, citrus, and pecans. A perfect side dish or dessert for any gathering!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time1 day
Total Time1 day 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ambrosia salad
Servings: 10
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces mandarin oranges
  • 20 ounces pineapple tidbits
  • 16 ounces maraschino cherries
  • 3 cups fruit-flavored mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup shredded coconut optional
  • 1 pint sour cream

Instructions

  • Use a strainer to drain the juices from the fruit. Allow the fruit to drain for about 10 minutes to remove the moisture. Reserve 1/4 cup of pineapple juice.
  • Mix everything except the sour cream together in a large bowl.
    Creamy Ambrosia Salad ingredients including marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and pecans - a sweet and classic dessert salad.
  • Fold in sour cream.
    A bowl full of fruit and marshmallows covered in a sugary sauce
  • Chill for 24 hours. Top with extra fruit and nuts if desired. Add a little of the reserved pineapple juice, a tablespoon at a time, if the salad needs more moisture.
    Classic ambrosia fruit salad topped with orange slices, maraschino cherries, and pecans

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Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg