Ambrosia Salad
This ambrosia salad is a family holiday favorite, made with tropical fruit and marshmallows bathed in sweet and tangy cream.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 375kcal
Ingredients
- 1 20- ounce can pineapple tidbits
- 1 15- ounce can Mandarin oranges
- 1 cup maraschino cherries , drained
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup light sour cream
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¾ cup pecans , chopped
- 1 cup green grapes , halved
Instructions
- Place the pineapple and mandarin oranges in a strainer and set aside to drain for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain the cherries and rinse with cold water and set aside.
- Whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gently fold in ⅓ of the sour cream, then fold in the next ⅓, and then the final ⅓.
- Gently stir in the marshmallows, coconut, and pecans. Gently fold in the grapes, pineapple, Mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries. Top with a few more sprinkles of coconut and chopped pecans if desired.
- Chill for 1 hour up to overnight, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1373IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg