Creamy Ambrosia Delight!
Ambrosia salad: assemble this classic creamy fruit salad in minutes. Perfect for picnics or a simple sweet treat, full of tropical flavors and fluffy marshmallows.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits
- 1 16-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups gluten-free mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the whipped topping and sour cream.
- Using a spatula, carefully fold remaining ingredients into whipped topping mixture.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate.
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Notes
- For the creamiest ambrosia salad, ensure your whipped topping is fully thawed but still cold before mixing. If it's too warm, it can become runny.
- If you're looking for a tangier flavor profile, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the whipped topping and sour cream mixture. This can brighten the overall taste of your ambrosia salad.
- Storage: Leftover ambrosia salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The fruits will release some liquid over time, so give it a gentle stir before serving leftovers. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If you're looking for a tangier flavor profile, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the whipped topping and sour cream mixture. This can brighten the overall taste of your ambrosia salad.
- Storage: Leftover ambrosia salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The fruits will release some liquid over time, so give it a gentle stir before serving leftovers. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.