ambrosia salad

This delicious&nbsp;Ambrosia Salad is so easy to make and always a big hit with kids and adults alike! Made in just one bowl, this classic dessert salad is the perfection addition to your next gathering!

Ambrosia Salad

oz Cool Whip (, lite is fine)

sour cream (, light is fine)

11 oz mandarin oranges (drained)

oz pineapple (drained)

oz maraschino cherries (drained, halved, and patted dry)

coconut flakes

marshmallows

chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews optional)

Fold sour cream into Cool Whip in a large serving bowl.

Fold in remaining ingredients making sure the pineapple, oranges, and cherries have been properly drained.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

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One of my favorite desserts of all time – Ambrosia Salad! So easy to make and always a big hit with kids and adults alike, make sure to put this salad on the menu for your next party!

Ambrosia salad is creamy fruit salad made with fruit, marshmallows, nuts, cool whip and sour cream - it&#039;s a southern delight! 

whipped topping (like Cool Whip) (thawed)

sour cream

oranges

pineapple (drained)

jarred maraschino cherries (drained)

coconut

pecans

mini fruit flavored marshmallows

Whisk together the whipped topping and sour cream.

Stir in the drained mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and cherries.

Stir in the coconut and chopped pecans.

Stir in the marshmallows.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

This recipe for Cool Whip Ambrosia Salad is about as quick as they come.  If you have 6 minutes and 6 ingredients, you can mix up this simple but super delicious low calorie dessert.

Easy Cool Whip Ambrosia Salad 

mini marshmallows

pineapple

maraschino cherries

orange

walnuts

food coloring

Using a colander or sieve, drain as much of the liquid from the oranges, cherries and pineapple as you can.  Keep the oranges separate from the other fruit because you are going to mix it in last.
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p id=&#8221;instruction-step-2&#8243;>2.  In a large bowl, mix together Cool Whip and sour cream.  Mix in food coloring if you are using it.

id=&#8221;instruction-step-3&#8243;>3.  Carefully fold in the marshmallows, pineapples and cherries.  Fold in mandarin oranges last because they are the most delicate and prone to fall apart. 

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This brings back memories of church brunches as a kid

I have been making this recipe for a while now and I do variations (mixing in different fruit and sometimes using cottage cheese instead of sour cream), but it always comes out great, thank you for this recipe.

I love this recipe.  I also add in blueberries to this recipe.  I do 6 oz of fresh blueberries.

This Ambrosia Salad from Delish.com is just like the one you remember. 

c. Cool Whip

c. mini marshmallows

mandarin oranges, drained

c. shredded coconut

c. halved maraschino cherries (stems removed), drained

c. toasted pecans

Leave out the Cool Whip, coconut, and maraschino cherries (too sweet.)

Add more sour cream and marshmallows.

Now yer talking!

Four plus stars!  Sounds yummy 😋!

My mama has always made an awesome ambrosia:  1.  Oranges (navel) peal with no outer white pieces cut up in small pieces.  2. Cherries.  3. Coconut shredded.  4.  Chopped pecans.  5.  Bananas sliced last, so they will not turn brown.  6.  Mama used cherry juice and a little sugar to sweeten this wonderful ambrosia. 
If there are leftovers, place in refrigerator, and it’s delicious for a snack, or breakfast!  Yummy 😋 
PS:  I plan to make this ambrosia for Thanksgiving and probably Christmas too!  I’ll use mandarin oranges instead of navel oranges.  Thank you.  Tina in GA, 🇺🇸

My Mother and Grandmother made this delicious treat every year on Thanksgiving and Christmas, a real treat for us kids.

Brought to family reunion. Made one with sliced almonds and one without instead of the pecans and it was a hit.. every bowl gone and I tripled the recipe

Classic Ambrosia Salad is the perfect vintage recipe for your next family gathering or for any day of the week.  It&#039;s a simple recipe to make and easy to remember with only 5 simple ingredients. 

Classic Ambrosia Salad

canned pineapple, drained (tidbits, chunks

Gently mix all ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate approximately 12 to 24 hours before serving.

Lazy Daisy Salad is a 1950s Ambrosia Fruit Salad using vanilla pudding and cool whip to jazz up canned mandarins, crushed pineapple and fruit cocktail.  The sweet concoction is topped off with coconut and chopped pecans for added pizzazz. 

Lazy Daisy Salad

crushed pineapple, do not drain

fruit

vanilla pudding mix

Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)

Drain the fruit cocktail and mandarin oranges.

Combine pineapple (undrained), fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping until everything is mixed well. Stir gently.

Pour into serving bowl; top with coconut and chopped pecans.

Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, if possible.

This is the best ambrosia salad recipe!  It’s easy to make, not overly sweet, and is something that can always be found at our holiday dinners!

Easy Ambrosia Salad

mini marshmallows (white or fruit flavored)

pineapple tidbits (well drained)

mandarin orange segments (drained)

Fold together all ingredients in a large bowl.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

Serve cold.

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Ambrosia Salad has been a staple on our Holiday dinner table for as long as I can remember. Traditionally ambrosia salad  (also known as 5-Cup salad) contains coconut, pineapple and oranges but we add other goodies from time to time including maraschino cherries, walnuts, fruit cocktail and/or pecans!

Ambrosia Salad (5 Cup Salad)

This low-carb, gluten-free Big Mac Salad is the best bite of a burger served without the bun! It is so quick and easy to make a McDonald&#039;s meal that tastes like the original, but is healthier.

Big Mac Salad

beef

iceberg lettuce

Colby jack cheese

Roma tomatoes

red onion

dill pickles

Thousand Island dressing

Add the chopped lettuce to an extra-large serving bowl.

Sprinkle the cooked ground beef over the lettuce.

Sprinkle the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced onion, and diced dill pickles over the ground beef. Toss to combine.

Drizzle as much or as little dressing as you like over the top of the salad. Serve immediately.

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This low-carb, gluten-free Big Mac Salad is the best bite of a burger served without the bun! It is so quick and easy to make a McDonald's meal that tastes like the original, but is healthier.

Ambrosia Salad is a unique, sweet and creamy fruit salad with pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes and maraschino cherries with coconut, Cool whip, sour cream, and pecans!

Ambrosia Salad Recipe

(8-ounce container) cool whip

coconut ((shredded))

marshmallows ((colored is fun))

pineapple tidbits ((well drained))

(11-ounce can) mandarin oranges ((drained))

green grapes ((halved))

maraschino cherries ((halved))

pecans ((lightly chopped))

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir well.

Refrigerate salad until ready to serve.

You can reserve a few mandarin oranges and maraschino cherries to decorate the top of the salad.

Thanks!  I needed to be reminded of this old treat, anew.   I love everything in this creation but love the result much more when I do Not add marshmallows.  
( I can hear some of you thinking, 'Wow,  is NOTHing Sacred !?' )  I don't believe in adding marshmallows to Sweet potatoes or yams, either.  Plenty Sweet, as is.

A heavenly delight, Ambrosia Salad teems with flavorful fruit and cloud-like marshmallows . The word Ambrosia comes from Greek and Roman mythology and refers to a sweet and aromatic food fit for the gods. It’s no wonder this make-ahead delight is a go-to side at holiday events.
Our Ambrosia Salad is simply the best! With easy instructions and approachable ingredients, making Ambrosia is as effortless as it is delicious. Our recipe is flexible, allowing you to innovate and create a personalized dish that suits your palate. 
What is the difference between Ambrosia and <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/watergate-salad-original-recipe/5ec14011-1a0a-4f7d-b55d-62bee33086c8/">Watergate salad</a>? They are very similar, but while Watergate salad contains nuts, ambrosia does not. Ambrosia usually contains more types of fruit than Watergate salad and also often contains coconut. 
With a history as rich as its flavors, Ambrosia truly is a dessert for the gods — and you too!

container (4 oz) refrigerated vanilla pudding

Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

green grapes, halved

(11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

strawberries,

Whether you call it Ambrosia Salad or ambrosia dessert, this base recipe can be edited to suit your preferences.
Coconut: Stirring in shredded coconut or topping with toasted, flaked coconut adds tropical flair to this fluffy dessert salad.
Cherries: Whether you top the salad with maraschino cherries or halve and stir them in, this sweet, colorful fruit brings flavor and fun to the original version of the recipe.
Want more ideas for fun fruit salads? Try our <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/ambrosia-yogurt-parfaits/f29473ee-ea48-4f59-bb10-09736d0490af/">Ambrosia Yogurt Parfaits</a> or check out our collection of <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/salad-recipes/fruit-salad-recipes/">Fruit Salad Recipes</a>.

Are There Ambrosia Salad Recipe Variations? 

In medium bowl, mix pudding and whipped topping.

Gently stir in grapes, marshmallows, oranges and pineapple. 

Serve immediately or store in refrigerator up to 8 hours.

Ambrosia Salad is a CLASSIC holiday no-bake dessert, creamy, fluffy, and perfectly nostalgic. A sweet festive treat for the holidays!

heavy cream (, very cold)

sugar

rainbow mini marshmallows

maraschino cherries (, rinsed and dried)

pineapple tidbits (, drained)

green grapes (,

Whip

Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until it forms into whipped cream then fold in the sour cream.

Fold

Fold in the marshmallows, coconut, mandarin oranges, cherries, grapes and pineapple tidbits.

Refrigerate

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Thank you for a wonderful and easy recipe. I used a little different fruit because if what I had at home. We love the whipping cream, powdered sugar and sour cream combination with the marshmallow and fruit. Great tasting!

Thank you! The great thing about this is that it's easy! I forgot an ingredient and it didn't affect it to add it later!

How much Cool Whip would I use in place of the homemade whipped cream?

Looks like the frogs eye salad my mom used to make! Definitely making for my next family function!

This is such a yummy salad! It is so refreshing &amp; tasty! It goes great with so many dishes!

I love this easy and delicious classic ambrosia salad!

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