Description
This Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a nostalgic, creamy fruit salad that’s light, fluffy, and sweet with a hint of tanginess. Made with mandarin oranges, pineapple, maraschino cherries, mini marshmallows, coconut, sour cream, and Cool Whip, it’s a holiday favorite for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, halved
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup Cool Whip
Instructions
- Drain the canned mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and maraschino cherries well.
- Mix the fruit with mini marshmallows and shredded coconut in a large bowl.
- Add sour cream and fold it in gently.
- Fold in the Cool Whip carefully to keep it fluffy.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, swap Cool Whip for Greek yogurt.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- This salad is best served cold and should be eaten within 2 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Dessert / Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American