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Ambrosia Salad

Creamy Ambrosia Salad: A Sweet, No-Bake Delight

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Ambrosia Salad is a creamy dessert salad that combines sweet pineapple and tangy oranges for a refreshing treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Base
  • 1 can Canned Pineapple Chunks drained
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges drained
For the Salad Mixture
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows or vegan marshmallows
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Optional Nuts e.g., pecans
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt plain yogurt can substitute
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or non-dairy whipped cream
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Additional Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherries
  • 1/4 cup Extra Nuts

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ambrosia Salad
  1. Begin by draining the canned pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges. Chop larger pineapple pieces into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the drained pineapple, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows, and shredded coconut. Add optional nuts if desired.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream or Greek yogurt and whipped cream until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit mixture and gently stir to coat everything evenly.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Once chilled, stir gently before serving. Garnish with additional coconut, maraschino cherries, or nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Ensure that fruits are well-drained to avoid a watery salad and remember to allow the salad to chill for enhanced flavor.

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