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

Classic Ambrosia Salad is the perfect vintage recipe for your next family gathering or for any day of the week.  5 cup Fruit Salad recipe to make and easy to remember with only 5 simple ingredients. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigerate12 hours
Total Time12 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 24 hour salad, 5 cup fruit salad, 5 cup salad, ambrosia salad, ambrosia salad with sour cream, Classic ambrosia salad, marshmallow salad, pineapple, mandarin orange and marshmallow salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 133kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup shredded or flaked coconut
  • 1 cup canned pineapple, drained (tidbits, chunks or shredded)
  • 1 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Gently mix all ingredients together.
    Classic Ambrosia Salad is the perfect vintage recipe to bring back fond memories of holiday meals of the past.  5 Cup Fruit Salad is a simple recipe to make and even easier to remember with only 5 simple ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate approximately 12 to 24 hours before serving.
    Classic Ambrosia Salad is the perfect vintage recipe to bring back fond memories of holiday meals of the past.  5 Cup Fruit Salad is a simple recipe to make and even easier to remember with only 5 simple ingredients.

Notes

  • This marshmallow salad is very versatile. Here's some ideas:
    • Double or triple this pineapple, mandarin orange and marshmallow salad to feed a crowd.
    • Use pineapple tidbits, chunks or the crushed version; be sure to drain before adding to the classic ambrosia salad.
    • Add maraschino cherries for a nice spin.
    • For Easter, use pastel colored mini marshmallows.
  • This ambrosia salad with sour cream gives it a nice tang to balance out the sweetness of the marshmallows and coconut.
  • Don't waste the drained juice from the pineapple.  Make Amaretto Pina Coladas!
  • Marshmallow ambrosia is also called 24 hour salad because it tastes better and sets up perfectly after sitting in the refrigerator for a day before serving. What a perfect make-ahead recipe!
  • Try a couple of our other favorite vintage salad recipes including Cherry Fluff and Pink Lady Salad.
  • Please note that the carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on the products you use. The auto-calculation is an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg