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Ambrosia Salad
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Ambrosia Salad with tropical fruit & coconut is a creamy, no-cook dessert. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200g) Miniature Marshmallows
- 1 (8 oz/225g) container Whipped Topping, thawed
- 1 (20 oz/567g) can Pineapple Chunks, drained
- 2 (11 oz/312g each) cans Mandarin Oranges, drained
- 1 cup (80g) Shredded Coconut
- ½ cup (75g) Maraschino Cherries, drained and halved
Instructions
- Drain Fruits Well: In a large mixing bowl, ensure your pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges are thoroughly drained. This crucial step prevents a watery salad, ensuring that creamy texture we all love.
- Gently Combine Ingredients: Add the miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut, and drained maraschino cherries to the bowl with your well-drained fruit. Next, add about half of the thawed whipped topping. Fold all the ingredients gently until they are just combined.
- Add Remaining Whipped Topping: Now, gently fold in the rest of the whipped topping until it’s evenly distributed throughout the salad. Continue to fold carefully until the salad looks light and perfectly creamy. Avoid overmixing to maintain that wonderful fluffy texture.
- Chill to Perfection: Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours. This chilling time is essential as it allows all the delicious flavors to meld beautifully and the salad to set, becoming perfectly cold and refreshing.
Notes
Substitutions & Variations: For a brighter, fresher flavor, use fresh pineapple and oranges when in season. You can substitute half the whipped topping with plain Greek yogurt for extra protein and tang, or use a light/sugar-free whipped topping for a healthier option. Incorporate fresh mango, passion fruit, or star fruit for a unique twist. For a lower-sugar version, use fewer marshmallows or sugar-free alternatives and fruits packed in juice/water.
Tips: Feel free to use pre-shredded coconut. Combine all ingredients directly in your serving bowl to save on dishwashing — less cleanup means more time enjoying! No cooking is required for this recipe, making it a great time-saver.
Note: Nutritional information is an estimate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 200g
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: {{Ambrosia Salad}}, Tropical Fruit, Coconut, No-Cook, Dessert, Potluck, Easy Recipe
