Description
A delightful medley of fruits mixed with creamy dressing, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup grapes (halved)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the mini marshmallows, well-drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, halved grapes, and shredded coconut. Reserve a sprinkle of coconut for garnish at the end.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the whipped topping, sour cream, and sugar (if desired) until blended smoothly and creamy.
- Mix with the Dressing: Pour this luscious dressing over the fruit mixture. With gentle movements, fold everything together until the fruits are coated but still whole—be careful not to mash anything!
- Chill the Salad: To let the flavors mingle beautifully, cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour before serving.
Notes
For a gourmet touch, consider folding in a splash of vanilla extract or a hint of almond extract into the dressing for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, fruit salad, ambrosia salad, summer, picnic, dessert, easy recipe