Fruit Salad Ambrosia Style

Delightfully creamy and irresistibly nostalgic, Fruit Salad Ambrosia Style is the perfect no-bake dessert or side dish for any occasion. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this classic recipe combines juicy pineapple chunks, sweet mandarin oranges, and optional maraschino cherries and grapes, all tossed with miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut, and a luscious blend of sour cream and whipped topping. For a delightful crunch, fold in some chopped pecans or walnuts. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld into a refreshing, tropical-flavored treat. Whether for potlucks, barbecues, or holiday feasts, this easy-to-make Ambrosia-style fruit salad will be the star of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1.5 cups Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 1 cup Seedless grapes (halved, optional)
• 2 cups Miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup Maraschino cherries (halved, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, seedless grapes, and maraschino cherries, if using. Gently toss to mix.

Step 2

Add miniature marshmallows and sweetened shredded coconut to the fruit mixture. Toss again until evenly distributed.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and whipped topping until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the sour cream and whipped topping mixture over the fruit and marshmallow mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold everything together until all the ingredients are coated in the creamy dressing.

Step 5

If desired, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch and flavor.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.

Step 7

Before serving, give the fruit salad a gentle stir and transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes. Serve chilled and enjoy your Ambrosia-style fruit salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1817 grams (1817.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2700

Total Fat 141.10g	181%
Saturated Fat 85.30g	426%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 469mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 375.50g	137%
Dietary Fiber 23.20g	83%
Total Sugars 274.10g
Protein 21.80g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 490mg	38%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1506mg	32%

*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: 44.4%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 52.5%