ambrosia salad

Name: Ambrosia Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 1/2 cup(s) marshmallows, mini; 1 cup(s) shredded sweetened coconut; 1 can(s) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup(s) fresh or canned pineapple; 1/2 cup(s) maraschino cherries drained, stems removed; 3/4 cup(s) toasted chopped pecans

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Mar 5, 2021

This fun and easy Ambrosia Salad is a delectable combination of fresh whipped cream, sour cream, mini marshmallows, coconut, mandarin oranges, pineapple, maraschino cherries and pecans. The end result is pure heaven and always a hot commodity at potlucks, family reunions, and holiday parties. Spring and summer are right around the corner and with them brings lots of bright fun and festive side salads. This recipe, Best Broccoli Salad, Tomato Salad, and Carrot Salad are just a few of our favorites.

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This colorful and tasty classic Ambrosia Salad is a mixture of whipped cream, sour cream, fruit, marshmallows, nuts and coconut. It is always a huge hit at parties and one of the first sides to go.

prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups marshmallows, mini
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup fresh or canned pineapple
1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained, stems removed
3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans

How To Make ambrosia salad

Step 1

Chill the bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes. Combine the whipping cream and powdered sugar in the chilled bowl. Beat on medium high speed until medium to stiff peaks form.

Step 2

Add the sour cream, mini marshmallows, coconut, mandarin oranges, pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans.
Step 3

Using a spatula gently fold the ingredients together. For best results chill for 1 hour prior to serving.
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