Description
Ambrosia Salad is a timeless, no-bake dessert that brings together a vibrant mix of sweet fruits and fluffy marshmallows. This delightful dish, popular across the Southern United States, is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday gatherings. With its refreshing combination of juicy pineapple, luscious mandarin oranges, and creamy whipped topping, each bite offers a burst of flavor that’s sure to please guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed whipped topping with miniature marshmallows and shredded coconut. Stir gently until mixed.
- Add the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, halved maraschino cherries, and green grapes to the bowl.
- Fold all ingredients together carefully until evenly coated with the whipped topping mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg