Description
The Best Ambrosia Salad is a delightful, creamy dessert that combines fluffy mini marshmallows, juicy pineapple chunks, vibrant mandarin oranges, and coconut flakes. This refreshing treat is perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. With its luscious texture and colorful presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and evoke fond memories. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this ambrosia salad will be the star of any potluck!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges. Gently fold them together.
- Add mini marshmallows to the fruit mixture and mix well.
- Stir in coconut flakes until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, blend sour cream and whipped topping until smooth.
- Fold the creamy dressing into the fruit mixture gently to coat without crushing the ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg