Ingredients
Fruits
- 10 oz canned mandarin oranges, drained (about 1 cup)
- 10 oz canned pineapple chunks or tidbits, drained (about 1 cup)
- 10 oz maraschino cherries, drained (about 1 cup)
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup Cool Whip whipped topping
Instructions
- Drain Fruits: Add the pineapple tidbits (or chunks), mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries to a strainer to let all the liquid run through. Once the fruit is drained, transfer it to a large bowl along with the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and sour cream.
- Mix Ingredients Gently: Stir everything together gently to avoid breaking the delicate mandarin oranges and to ensure even distribution of the mini marshmallows, coconut, and sour cream.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Carefully fold in the Cool Whip whipped topping, mixing gently until the salad is combined and creamy.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: After chilling, pour the Ambrosia Salad into a serving dish, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the canned fruits well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Gently mixing preserves the texture of the oranges and the overall salad appearance.
- For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
- Substitute Cool Whip with freshly whipped cream for a less processed option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
