Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Elevate your dessert game with this creamy and nostalgic Ambrosia Fruit Salad, a timeless favorite perfect for potlucks, picnics, or holiday gatherings. Bursting with tropical inspiration, this no-bake recipe combines juicy mandarin oranges, luscious pineapple chunks, and sweetened shredded coconut for a fruity base, while mini marshmallows and rich sour cream add a velvety, indulgent texture. Optional mix-ins like seedless grapes, halved maraschino cherries, and crunchy pecans or walnuts bring customizable flair to every bite. With just a quick 15-minute prep time and an effortless 2-hour chill, this make-ahead delight is as easy as it is crowd-pleasing. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, creamy side dish or dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Canned mandarin oranges (drained)
- 20 oz Canned pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Fresh grapes (seedless, optional)
- 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (drained and halved, optional)
- 0.5 cup Pecans or walnuts (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks.
Add the sweetened shredded coconut and mini marshmallows to the bowl.
Next, gently fold in the sour cream until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
If using grapes, maraschino cherries, and/or chopped nuts, fold them into the mixture as well.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and transfer it to a serving dish.
Garnish with additional cherries, coconut, or nuts if desired, and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.8 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.3 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 489 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.1 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1593 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
