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Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ambrosia fruit salad combines pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, mini marshmallows, and coconut in a creamy sour cream coating. Chill it for at least 2 hours so the flavors come together before serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks drained well
  • 2 cans (11 oz) mandarin oranges drained well
  • 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries drained and halved
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, gently fold together the pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, mini marshmallows, and coconut.
  2. Add the sour cream and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Cover the bowl.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Drain the canned fruit well to keep the salad creamy rather than watery. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; do not freeze. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free sour cream and vegan mini marshmallows.