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Ambrosia Salad

Easy Ambrosia Salad: A Refreshing No-Cook Dessert Delight

A delightful Ambrosia Salad that effortlessly brings together sweet oranges, tangy pineapples, and creamy sour cream into a nostalgic and refreshing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ambrosia Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can mandarin oranges canned, packed in juice
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits drained well
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted enhances flavor
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat recommended
Optional Garnishes
  • ¼ cup extra coconut for garnish
  • ¼ cup nuts for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thoroughly draining the canned mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits to avoid excess moisture that can make your Ambrosia Salad watery.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, miniature marshmallows, and sweetened shredded coconut.
  3. Add the creamy sour cream to the fruit mixture in the bowl and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the Ambrosia Salad for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. When ready to serve, gently stir the salad to refresh the texture and consider garnishing with extra shredded coconut or chopped nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all fruits are well-drained to prevent a watery salad. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor development.

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