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Ambrosia Salad

Cultural Context

Ambrosia salad is a classic American dish often served at potlucks, holiday gatherings, and family reunions. Its origins can be traced back to the 19th century, where it was a popular dessert in the Southern United States. The dish is characterized by its sweet and creamy texture, combining fruits, marshmallows, and whipped cream, making it a nostalgic favorite for many.

AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 8 ounce tub of whipped topping (Cool Whip) thawed
1 cup of sour cream
1 20 ounce can of pineapple tidbits drained
1 15 ounce can of mandarin orange segments strained
1 cup of red or green seedless grapes sliced in half
1.5 cups of sweetened coconut flakes
1.5 cups of mini marshmallows
1 10 ounce jar of maraschino cherries halved drained
0.5 cup of chopped pecans

mini marshmallows

🥗Healthier: sugar-free marshmallows

Lower in calories.

canned fruit cocktail

🥗Healthier: fresh mixed fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed fruit

More nutritious and budget-friendly.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Higher in protein.

1

Put the 8 ounce container of whipped topping in a large bowl with 1 cup of sour cream.

2

Mix the whipped topping and sour cream together until combined, noting the heavier texture of the sour cream.

3

Add 1.5 cups of coconut flakes to the mixture, ensuring there are no big clumps.

4

Stir in 1.5 cups of mini marshmallows into the Cool Whip and sour cream mixture until well combined.

5

Add the drained pineapple tidbits and mandarin orange segments to the bowl, being careful to avoid any liquid.

6

Incorporate 1 cup of sliced grapes into the mixture.

7

Add the halved maraschino cherries and 0.5 cup of chopped pecans to the salad.

8

Gently stir everything together, being careful not to break the fruit pieces.

9

Spoon the mixture into another dish for serving.

10

Optionally, save some cherries and pecans for decoration on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchilling

Equipment Needed

large bowlspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Fruit SaladMarshmallow Salad

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