Description
Ambrosia Salad is a delightful and colorful dessert that combines fluffy whipped cream with fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, and mini marshmallows. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or family dinners, this easy-to-make salad brings vibrant flavors and a refreshing taste to any table. With its creamy texture and sweet citrus notes, Ambrosia Salad will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped topping (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained if canned)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (canned in juice)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (lightly toasted)
- ½ cup maraschino cherries
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them accurately for easy mixing.
- In a large bowl, combine mini marshmallows and whipped topping until well blended.
- Gently fold in pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, coconut flakes, and cherries without crushing the fruit.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the mixture and gently fold them in.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container, then chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
- Serve in bowls or on plates and enjoy the refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg