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Old-Fashioned Ambrosia Salad

Creamy, sweet, and full of fruit, this Classic Ambrosia Salad with marshmallows and coconut is a nostalgic dessert perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Servings 8
Author Krista

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Container Whipped Topping thawed
  • 15 oz. Can Mandarin Oranges drained
  • 20 oz. Can Pineapple Tidbits drained
  • 10 oz. Jar Maraschino Cherries drained
  • ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 ½ Cups Mini Marshmallows
  • 1 Cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut

Instructions

  • First cut the maraschino cherries into halves or quarters. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess juice (you can skip this step but your ambrosia will likely be pink)
    10 oz. Jar Maraschino Cherries
  • Place the thawed whipped topping in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the sour cream until it is well mixed.
    8 oz Container Whipped Topping, ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • Add in the mandarin oranges, pineapple, and cherries, stir until everything is evenly coated.
    15 oz. Can Mandarin Oranges, 20 oz. Can Pineapple Tidbits, 10 oz. Jar Maraschino Cherries
  • Add in the marshmallows and coconut, stir until they are evenly distributed throughout.
    1 ½ Cups Mini Marshmallows, 1 Cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.