Ambrosia Salad
Desserts
#ambrosia
#fruitsalad

Ambrosia Salad

Fluffy fruit salad with coconut, oranges, and marshmallows - a sweet Southern holiday tradition.

15 min
8 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

0m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

245

Protein

3 g

Carbs

32 g

Fat

13 g

Share This Recipe

#southernfood#comfortfood#homecooking#southernrecipes

Ingredients

Shop the tools
  • 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1

Combine oranges, pineapple, coconut, marshmallows, sour cream, cherries, and pecans in large bowl.

2

Stir gently to combine.

3

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

4

Stir before serving and adjust sweetness if needed.

5

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Chef's Comfy Tip

This is even better made the night before - the flavors meld together beautifully!

Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, SouthernComfy.com earns from qualifying purchases.

Never Miss a Recipe!

Get Southern comfort food recipes delivered to your inbox weekly. Plus practical cooking tips and recipe guides!

By subscribing, you agree to receive our weekly newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime.

Southern Cookbooks Worth Owning

Expand your Southern cooking repertoire

The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook

by Matt Lee & Ted Lee

Stories and recipes for Southerners and would-be Southerners

Find on Books-A-Million

Southern Living Annual Recipes

by Southern Living

A year-round collection of Southern recipes

Find on Books-A-Million

The Gift of Southern Cooking

by Edna Lewis & Scott Peacock

Traditional recipes with stories and techniques

Find on Books-A-Million

Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries

by Toni Tipton-Martin

Celebrating the life of African American cooks

Find on Books-A-Million
Browse All Southern Cookbooks

This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase through these links.

Comments (0)

Please sign in to leave a comment

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!