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Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ambrosia Salad will take you straight back to your childhood. This Southern creamy fruit salad is filled with mini marshmallows!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 oz sour cream
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 6 clementines
  • 1/2 cup strawberries chopped
  • 1 cup pineapple chopped
  • 1 cup coconut grated
  • 1 cup pecans chopped (and toasted)
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries drained

Instructions

  • Add the cream and sugar to your kitchen-aid mixer bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form.
  • Add sour cream and whisk until combined.
  • Fold in marshmallows, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, coconut, pecans, and cherries until combined.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour or two before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 28.5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.5mg