Old-Fashioned Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia salad is a classic American fruit salad that includes a combination of fruits, coconut, and mini marshmallows. It is dressed with a mixture of whipped cream or cool whip and sour cream. The salad is chilled before serving and is a popular side dish at potlucks, picnics, and holiday gatherings.

Old-Fashioned Ambrosia Salad

There is nothing like the old-fashioned Ambrosia Salad grandma used to make. Although you can substitute the Cool Whip with fresh whipped cream, I love the simplicity of this classic recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Potluck, Salad, Side Dish

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup green grapes (halved)
• 10 ounces mandarin oranges (drained)
• 15 ounces pineapple tidbits  (drained)
• 16 ounes maraschino cherries (drained)
• 1 cup small marshmallows
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

 

• Add the Cool Whip and sour cream to a large bowl.
• Stir together.
• Fold in grapes, oranges, pineapple, cherries, marshmallows, and coconut.
• Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

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