Description
Creamy, dreamy Ambrosia Salad brings Southern charm to dessert tables with its luscious blend of marshmallows, coconut, and tropical fruits. Sweet nostalgia meets refreshing delight in this classic potluck favorite you’ll savor to the last delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 1 cup mandarin oranges
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
Dry and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Drain mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and maraschino cherries thoroughly to prevent excess liquid in the salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, whipped cream, and greek yogurt, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold in the drained fruit pieces, ensuring even distribution throughout the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle sweetened shredded coconut into the salad, stirring carefully to maintain the delicate texture.
- Add mini marshmallows and chopped pecans, folding them into the mixture to create a varied and interesting consistency.
- Dust the entire salad with powdered sugar, providing a subtle sweetness and elegant finish.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and chill thoroughly.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients and ensure a uniform taste in each spoonful.
- Serve cold as a refreshing dessert or side dish, garnishing with additional coconut or chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- Prevent watery texture by thoroughly draining canned fruits using a fine-mesh strainer or paper towels.
- Keep the salad light and creamy by using full-fat Greek yogurt and whipping cream at cold temperatures.
- Customize the sweetness level by adjusting powdered sugar or using alternative sweeteners like honey or agave.
- Make it gluten-free by ensuring all ingredients, especially marshmallows and pecans, are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg