Description
This classic ambrosia salad is a delightful mix of fruits and creamy goodness, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mandarin oranges
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the fruits, marshmallows, and coconut.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream and orange zest together until smooth.
- Pour the sour cream mixture over the fruit and stir until well combined.
- If desired, add chopped nuts and mix gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- This salad can be made a day ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg