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Southern Ambrosia Salad


  • Author: mohamedsf573gmail-com
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing Southern fruit salad with a creamy base of Cool Whip and sour cream, bursting with vibrant fruit flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1/2 cup Daisy Sour Cream
  • 1 (20 oz) can Dole Pineapple Tidbits, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Dole Mandarin Oranges, drained
  • 1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
  • 1 cup Baker’s Sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 1.5 cups Jet-Puffed Mini Fruit Marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the thawed Cool Whip and Daisy Sour Cream until fully blended into a creamy consistency.
  2. Fold in the drained Dole pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, and dried cherries.
  3. Add the Baker’s coconut flakes and Jet-Puffed mini fruit marshmallows, stirring gently.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead for deeper flavors; customize by adding nuts or fresh fruit; avoid over-stirring to keep ingredients intact.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: ambrosia salad, southern dessert, fruit salad, creamy salad