Ambrosia Salad

Light and fluffy Ambrosia Salad is a classic dessert made with Cool Whip and sour cream tossed with fruit, coconut and marshmallows.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword ambrosia, ambrosia salad, classic ambrosia salad, marshmallow fruit salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings

Calories 281kcal

8 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup Sour cream
2 cups Fruit-flavored marshmallows
1 cup Shredded coconut sweetened
20 ounces Pineapple tidbits well-drained Note: you can substitute with crushed pineapple if needed
10 ounces Maraschino cherries
11 ounces Mandarin oranges
3/4 cup Pecans finely chopped (optional)

In a large bowl combine Cool Whip and sour cream, stirring until combined.
Gently fold in fruit-flavored marshmallows, shredded coconut, pineapple, and maraschino cherries, and pecans (if using).
Add mandarin oranges last and gently fold in.
Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours preferably overnight before serving.
Serve chilled.