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Ambrosia Salad


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic creamy fruit salad made with mandarin oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, coconut, and Cool Whip for the perfect sweet side dish.


Ingredients

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15 oz. Mandarin Oranges (drained well)

20 oz. pineapple chunks (drained well)

12 oz. maraschino cherries (drained well)

3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup mini marshmallows

8 oz. Cool Whip whipped topping (thawed)

Chopped pecans (optional)


Instructions

1. Drain all fruits completely.

2. Combine mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and cherries in a large bowl.

3. Add yogurt, coconut, and marshmallows. Stir gently.

4. Fold in Cool Whip until fully combined.

5. Chill for at least 1 hour.

6. Stir before serving and top with pecans if desired.

Notes

To avoid a watery salad, ensure fruits are drained well.

Try using flavored Cool Whip for fun variations.

Best served chilled.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Side Dish
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Ambrosia Salad, Cool Whip dessert, fruit salad with marshmallows