Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Elevate your dessert game with this creamy and nostalgic Ambrosia Fruit Salad, a timeless favorite perfect for potlucks, picnics, or holiday gatherings. Bursting with tropical inspiration, this no-bake recipe combines juicy mandarin oranges, luscious pineapple chunks, and sweetened shredded coconut for a fruity base, while mini marshmallows and rich sour cream add a velvety, indulgent texture. Optional mix-ins like seedless grapes, halved maraschino cherries, and crunchy pecans or walnuts bring customizable flair to every bite. With just a quick 15-minute prep time and an effortless 2-hour chill, this make-ahead delight is as easy as it is crowd-pleasing. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, creamy side dish or dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned mandarin oranges (drained)
• 20 oz Canned pineapple chunks (drained)
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 cups Mini marshmallows
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Fresh grapes (seedless, optional)
• 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (drained and halved, optional)
• 0.5 cup Pecans or walnuts (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks.

Step 2

Add the sweetened shredded coconut and mini marshmallows to the bowl.

Step 3

Next, gently fold in the sour cream until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

If using grapes, maraschino cherries, and/or chopped nuts, fold them into the mixture as well.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and transfer it to a serving dish.

Step 7

Garnish with additional cherries, coconut, or nuts if desired, and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1742.8 grams (1742.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2285

Total Fat 111.80g	143%
Saturated Fat 55.30g	276%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 489mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 339.10g	123%
Dietary Fiber 22.50g	80%
Total Sugars 264.00g
Protein 20.80g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 500mg	38%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1593mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 55.5%