Ambrosia Salad Recipe
A refreshing and sweet fruit salad made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, and marshmallows combined with a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Pineapple
- 15 ounce can Mandarin Oranges Drained
- 14 ounces Maraschino Cherries Drained
- 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- 3 cups Marshmallows
- 1 ⅓ cups Heavy Cream
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
Optional
- 1 cup Green Grapes
- ½ cup Pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and sugar. Whip until soft peaks form, ensuring to maintain a light and airy texture.
- Carefully fold the sour cream into the whipped mixture. Taste and add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter salad.
- Cut the pineapple into small pieces. In a separate large bowl, combine the pineapple, drained mandarin oranges, and drained maraschino cherries.
- Add the shredded coconut and marshmallows to the bowl with the fruits. Make sure all the canned fruit is thoroughly drained to prevent a runny texture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the fruit mix. This ensures even distribution without deflating the whipped cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Ensure all canned fruits are thoroughly drained to prevent the salad from becoming too runny.
- For best results with the cream, chill the bowl and beaters before whipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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