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A vibrant Ambrosia salad featuring fruits and marshmallows in a bowl

Proven way to grow Ambrosia Salad with 3 fresh fruits.

This delightful Ambrosia Salad is a creamy, fruity dessert salad featuring a vibrant mix of pineapple, mandarin oranges, and grapes, all bound together with a rich sour cream and whipped topping dressing. It is a perfect dish for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 15 oz canned pineapple chunks drained
  • 15 oz mandarin oranges drained
  • 2 cups red grapes halved
  • 2 cups green grapes halved
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained pineapple chunks, drained mandarin oranges, red grapes, and green grapes.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream and thawed whipped topping until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the sour cream mixture into the fruit mixture until all the fruit is evenly coated.
  4. Add the mini marshmallows and gently fold them into the salad.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Ambrosia Salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add shredded coconut or chopped nuts to the salad. Adjust sweetness to your preference by adding a tablespoon of sugar to the sour cream mixture if desired.