Ambrosia Salad
A classic, creamy fruit salad made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallows, and whipped cream. A sweet and refreshing side dish perfect for holidays and potlucks.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20 oz crushed pineapple drained
- 11 oz mandarin oranges drained
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut and mini marshmallows.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the fruit mixture until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For best results, chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream. This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance.