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Ambrosia Salad

Delicious Ambrosia Salad – A Retro No-Bake Delight

Ambrosia Salad is a creamy, no-bake dessert that’s easy to customize and perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cool Whip Substitutions: Homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitutions: Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative.
For the Fruits
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Prep Note: Remove stems for easy eating.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Tidbits Prep Note: Drain well before adding to avoid excess liquid.
  • 1 cup Mandarin Oranges Prep Note: Drain thoroughly to keep the salad from becoming watery.
For the Sweetness
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows No direct substitution suggested.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Colander
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ambrosia Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of thawed Cool Whip and 1 cup of sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Drain maraschino cherries, pineapple tidbits, and mandarin oranges. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Gently fold the drained fruits and 2 cups of mini marshmallows into the whipped cream mixture.
  4. Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve chilled, garnished with additional maraschino cherries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Letting the salad sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour allows the flavors to meld and the texture to improve.

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