Ingredients
Salad Base
- 8 ounces whipped cream
- ½ cup sour cream
Fruits and Add-ins
- 1 can pineapple chunks (20 ounces, drained)
- 1 jar maraschino cherries (10 ounces, drained, stems removed)
- 1 can mandarin oranges (11 ounces, drained)
- 2 cups fruit-flavored mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Mix cream bases: In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the sour cream and whipped cream until smooth and fully combined, creating a creamy base for the salad.
- Combine ingredients: Remove stems from the maraschino cherries. Add the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, cherries, mini marshmallows, and sweetened coconut to the bowl. Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for about one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Serve cold and enjoy this sweet, fruit-filled dessert.
Notes
- Make sure to drain all canned fruits well to prevent excess liquid from watering down the salad.
- For added texture, some recipes include chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts; these can be added if desired.
- This salad is best served within 24 hours for optimal freshness and texture.
- Use freshly whipped cream for the best flavor, or stabilized whipped cream to maintain creaminess longer.
- Ambrosia Salad is naturally gluten-free, but always check labels on processed ingredients to confirm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
