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Ambrosia Salad

This classic Ambrosia Salad recipe with Cool Whip, fruit, and marshmallows is sweet, delicious, and just like grandma used to make! A perfect dessert for holidays or potlucks!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cool whip
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 20 oz. pineapple chunks drained, and halved
  • 15 oz. mandarin oranges drained
  • 1 ½ cups fruity mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • cup maraschino cherries drained, and halved (plus more for topping, optional)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cool whip and sour cream until well combined.
  • Fold in the pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, coconut, and cherries.
  • Chill for 30 minutes-1 hour.
  • Optional, before serving, top with extra cherries.
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