Description
Ambrosia salad is a vibrant and creamy fruit dish that combines mini marshmallows, juicy pineapple, tangy mandarin oranges, and whipped cream for a heavenly taste experience. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert brings a tropical touch to your table. With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, ambrosia salad is sure to be a hit at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (in juice, drained)
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges (in juice, drained)
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in a clean workspace.
- In a large bowl, combine mini marshmallows, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and shredded coconut.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until well coated.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve in bowls or on plates, garnished with extra coconut or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg