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Ambrosia Salad: A Delightful, Easy Recipe to Try!

Ambrosia Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make fruit salad that combines sweet and creamy ingredients for a refreshing dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup canned mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 cup canned pineapple chunks drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, mandarin oranges, and pineapple chunks. Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour the sour cream mixture over the fruit and marshmallow mixture. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with additional coconut or nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, substitute the mandarin oranges with diced fresh mango or kiwi.
  • To make it lighter, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangy flavor and added protein.

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