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Colorful fruit showing in a delicious old fashioned Ambrosia recipe that's full of Cool whip, sour cream, mini marshmallows and coconut on a colorful napkin.
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Ambrosia Salad

Light fluffy, fruity and creamy with a little crunch this mixture of fruit, coconut, mini marshmallows, and pecans makes a classic old fashioned Ambrosia salad.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Ambrosia Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 230kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whipped topping defrosted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup pecans chopped or whole
  • 11 ounces mandarin oranges drained
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained
  • 10 ounces maraschino cherries drained
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Stir sour cream into defrosted Cool Whip.
    8 ounces whipped topping, 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.
    3/4 cup pecans, 11 ounces mandarin oranges, 20 ounces crushed pineapple, 10 ounces maraschino cherries, 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg