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Ambrosia Salad

A classic Southern dessert salad with creamy, dreamy layers of fruit, coconut, and marshmallows.

Total time
15 min
Serves
10
Difficulty
Medium
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Ambrosia Salad
As seen on Episode 45

The preparation

6 steps, about 15 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Drain pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges thoroughly.

  2. 02

    In a large bowl, combine pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, coconut, and cherries.

  3. 03

    Fold in sour cream or Cool Whip until everything is evenly coated.

  4. 04

    Add nuts if using.

  5. 05

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.

  6. 06

    Serve chilled.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Drain the canned fruit really well and give it the full hour in the fridge. The chill time is what turns a bowl of ingredients into ambrosia, and dry fruit keeps it from going watery.”

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