Ambrosia Salad

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This easy ambrosia salad recipe is packed with pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut and miniature marshmallows. This recipe was a staple in my grandmother's traditional Southern kitchen.

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5 from 3 votes

This recipe was a staple in my grandmother’s traditional Southern kitchen. It’s a classic fluff salad, this ambrosia salad recipe is packed with pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut and miniature marshmallows.

This simple homemade treat comes together quick and easy. Check out this pistachio salad for another fun vintage fluff salad recipe we all love. You might like to make this Banana Pudding.

Ingredients For Ambrosia Salad

You will need:

• 8 ounces cream cheese room temp
• 8 oz container whipped topping
• 1 15 oz can mandarin oranges drained
• 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple drained
• 1 12 oz jar maraschino cherries drained and cut in half (plus more for garnish)
• 1 cup marshmallows
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• chopped walnuts (optional, for garnish)

Ingredient Substitutions and Additions

My boys sometimes prefer me to leave off the walnuts. I’ve also used slivered almonds before and they were good as well.

How to Make this Classic Ambrosia Salad recipe:

I love how simple this treat is to put together. It only takes a few minutes and my guys love to help me with it.

STEP ONE: In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese on low until smooth.

STEP TWO: Add the whipped topping, a third at a time, mixing on low speed.

STEP THREE: Stir in oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut and marshmallows.

STEP FOUR: Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with chopped walnuts and cherries if desired.

Storing this recipe

If you don’t eat all the salad in one serving, just scoop into an airtight container and store in the fridge. It’ll last for a few days.

Many of my favorite recipes come from my Nannie’s recipe box. She has so many delicious recipes that our whole family enjoys.

The ambrosia salad Is one of them. The delicious, fresh fruit flavors are hard to resist. It is light, fluffy and flavorful with the unique mix of fruit, marshmallows, and whipped topping. And those cherries! Make it to enjoy with your family soon… you won’t be disappointed.

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Ambrosia Salad

This easy ambrosia salad recipe is packed with pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut and miniature marshmallows. This recipe was a staple in my grandmother’s traditional Southern kitchen.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 506kcal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese room temp
• 8 oz container whipped topping
• 1 15 ounce can mandarin oranges drained
• 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple drained
• 1 12 ounce jar maraschino cherries drained and cut in half (plus more for garnish)
• 1 cup marshmallows
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• chopped walnuts for garnish

Instructions

• In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese on low until smooth.
• Add the whipped topping, a third at a time, mixing on low speed.
• Stir in oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut and marshmallows.
• Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with chopped walnuts and cherries if desired.

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Notes

Substitute the walnuts for slivered almonds, if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 1538IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg

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