Fruit Salad Ambrosia Style
Delightfully creamy and irresistibly nostalgic, Fruit Salad Ambrosia Style is the perfect no-bake dessert or side dish for any occasion. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this classic recipe combines juicy pineapple chunks, sweet mandarin oranges, and optional maraschino cherries and grapes, all tossed with miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut, and a luscious blend of sour cream and whipped topping. For a delightful crunch, fold in some chopped pecans or walnuts. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld into a refreshing, tropical-flavored treat. Whether for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday feasts, this easy-to-make Ambrosia-style fruit salad will be the star of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1.5 cups Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
- 1 cup Seedless grapes (halved, optional)
- 2 cups Miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (halved, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, seedless grapes, and maraschino cherries, if using. Gently toss to mix.
Add miniature marshmallows and sweetened shredded coconut to the fruit mixture. Toss again until evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and whipped topping until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the sour cream and whipped topping mixture over the fruit and marshmallow mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold everything together until all the ingredients are coated in the creamy dressing.
If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle stir and transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes. Serve chilled and enjoy your Ambrosia-style fruit salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.1 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.3 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 469 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.5 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1506 mg | 32% | |
*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.
