Ambrosia Salad

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5 from 2 votes

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ambrosia, ambrosia salad, dessert, fruit salad, salad

Servings:

Calories: 227kcal

Equipment

1 Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

15 Ounces Mandarin Oranges Canned
15 Ounces Pineapple Chunks or Tidbits Canned
16 Ounces Maraschino Cherries Cut in half.
1½ Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
8 Ounces Cool Whip Thawed
1½ Cup Mini Marshmallows

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Instructions

Drain the oranges, pineapples, and cherries from the juice in the can/jar.
Combine all of the fruit in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Add the coconut, cool whip, and marshmallows. Mix until well combined.
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!

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Notes

Can you freeze Ambrosia Salad?

No, it is not recommended to freeze Ambrosia salad. The fruit, marshmallows, and whipped topping will not have the same texture or consistency after freezing.

How long does Ambrosia Salad last?

Ambrosia salad will last for several days in the refrigerator. It actually tastes a little better after being in the fridge for a day or so. The ingredients do a nice job of combining all together after being refrigerated. But, you don't want the marshmallows to start to get really soggy and almost dissolve. So, don't refrigerate it for more than about a week.

Is Ambrosia a salad or a dessert?

Ambrosia salad is not a salad in the typical sense. There's no lettuce or vegetables. It's closer to a fruit salad which can be served as a side dish or dessert. Since there are so many sweet elements in Ambrosia salad, it's traditionally served as a dessert after a nice holiday meal.

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