Classic Ambrosia Salad
A creamy and refreshing fruit salad, this Classic Ambrosia Salad is made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and marshmallows. It’s the perfect side dish for holidays, picnics, and gatherings. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert, Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mix and Chill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine pineapple, mandarin oranges, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, coconut, and marshmallows.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by using less sweetened condensed milk if you prefer a less sweet salad.
- If you’re looking to make it lighter, you can substitute the whipped topping with a light version or Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- The salad can be made ahead of time, and it actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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