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5 from 3 votes

Best Ambrosia Salad Recipe

The classic Best Ambrosia Salad Recipe is simple to put together for a weeknight meal and special enough for your holiday table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned fruit, fruit salad, quick salad, quick side dish
Servings: 6
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Chuckie Hessong

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce can Mandarin Oranges drained
  • 14 ounce can Pineapple Tidbits drained
  • 1 ½ cups Mini Marshmallows
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Substitute whipped cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup Pecans chopped
  • ½ cup Shredded Coconut
  • ½ jar Maraschino Cherries halved

Instructions

  • Drain canned fruits very well and pour them into a large bowl.
  • Stir in mini marshmallows, sour cream, pecans, and coconut. Stir well.
  • Add maraschino cherries right before serving, if desired.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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