5-Ingredient Ambrosia Fruit Salad

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Oranges

This traditional ambrosia salad is a cherished recipe from a well-loved 1960s cookbook. It requires only five simple ingredients to create a creamy, fruity side dish that is perfect for holiday gatherings. The combination of canned mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, flaked coconut and marshmallows is folded into a sour cream or whipped cream base. After mixing, the salad is chilled to allow the flavours to meld together beautifully.

5-Ingredient Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (13 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup marshmallows or 1 cup miniature marshmallow
  • 1 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream

Method

  1. If you are using whole marshmallows, cut them into quarters.
  2. Should you opt for whipping cream, whip the 1/2 cup before combining it with the other components.
  3. Combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Refrigerate the mixture for several hours or leave it overnight.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium79400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOranges
Authorkingkreg