Description
Ambrosia Salad is a classic, refreshing fruit salad featuring a creamy blend of sour cream, marshmallows, coconut flakes, pineapple tidbits, and mandarin oranges. This sweet and tangy dish is perfect as a light dessert or side and is best served chilled after allowing the flavors to meld in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain or vanilla yogurt)
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows (fruit flavored or white)
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Fruit
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits (well drained)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (well drained)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, add sour cream, miniature marshmallows, sweetened coconut flakes, and well-drained pineapple tidbits. Stir gently but thoroughly until all the ingredients are combined evenly.
- Fold in Mandarin Oranges: Gently fold in the well-drained mandarin oranges to the mixture to avoid breaking the fruit pieces, ensuring an even distribution throughout the salad.
- Chill the Salad: Transfer the salad to a covered container or leave in the bowl. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to let the flavors meld and the marshmallows soften slightly, then serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with plain or vanilla yogurt.
- Ensure fruits are well-drained to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- This salad tastes best after chilling, so plan ahead for refrigeration time.
- Optional additions include chopped nuts or maraschino cherries for extra texture and flavor.
- Can be made a day prior to serving for convenience.
