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ambrosia salad recipe

Classic Creamy Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe

A nostalgic, no-cook dessert salad with mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, and coconut in a creamy sour cream dressing, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
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Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can mandarin oranges drained, 15-ounce
  • 1 can pineapple chunks drained, 16-ounce
  • 1 package miniature marshmallows 10-ounce
  • 1 package shredded coconut 8-ounce
  • 1 pint sour cream

Equipment

  • glass bowl

Method
 

  1. Chill all ingredients before mixing to prevent marshmallows from becoming soggy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks.
  3. Add shredded coconut and sour cream, and mix gently until everything is coated.
  4. Finally, fold in the miniature marshmallows to maintain their chewy texture.

Notes

For best results, chill all ingredients before mixing and add marshmallows last to keep them from absorbing too much moisture.