Classic Ambrosia Fruit Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Tropical fruits combined with creamy topping, coconut, and marshmallows for a chilled, refreshing fruit salad.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 -
⅓ cup sour cream (76g) or plain/vanilla yogurt
02 -
8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
→ Fruit
03 -
8 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained
04 -
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
05 -
10 oz maraschino cherries, drained and halved
→ Other
06 -
2 cups mini marshmallows, fruit flavored or regular
07 -
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes (85g)
08 -
½ cup chopped pecans, optional
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Thoroughly drain pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries to remove excess liquid.
02 -
In a large glass mixing bowl, blend sour cream and thawed whipped topping until smooth and well combined.
03 -
Gently fold in the drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, maraschino cherries, and chopped pecans if using, ensuring even distribution without breaking the fruit.
04 -
Cover mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the mixture to set.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Refrigerate ambrosia salad up to 3 days, stirring gently before serving to maintain texture.