Best 5 Ingredient Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipes

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AMBROSIA SALAD



Ambrosia Salad image

During last-minute menu planning, I often include this classic ambrosia salad recipe because I keep the ingredients on hand. -Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows and coconut. Add sour cream and toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts :

AMBROSIA SALAD (THE BEST FRUIT SALAD)



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (20 oz) cans crushed pineapple (drained)
4 (15 oz) cans mandarin oranges (drained)
1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip
1 (8 oz) container of sour cream
1 (10.5 oz) package miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup shredded coconut (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple, mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, sour cream, marshmallows, and shredded coconut together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Tastes even better when chilled overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 cal

CLASSIC AMBROSIA SALAD - 5 CUP FRUIT SALAD



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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.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Dessert     Salad     Side Dish

Time 12h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Gently mix all ingredients together.
  • Cover and refrigerate approximately 12 to 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

5-INGREDIENT AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD



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This recipe is from the "Betty Crocker New Picture Cook Book" that I received as a wedding present in 1964. This book is so used the front cover is now missing and pages have many happy stains. This is our favorite Ambrosia Salad served at our Holiday meals.

Provided by kingkreg

Categories     Oranges

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (13 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup marshmallows or 1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • If using whole marshmallows - cut in quarters.
  • If using Whipping Cream -the 1/2 cup must be whipped before mixing with other ingredients.
  • Mix all ingredietns. Chill several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.5, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 79.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 25.7, Protein 2.1

AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD



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EASY EASY EASY. If you like maraschino cherries you can use them, if not remember there are maraschino cherries in your fruit cocktail. Also, a little juice from the maraschino cherries will color your fruit salad a festive red.

Provided by Kimberley Teal

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 ½ cups shredded coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, coconut, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 62.3 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

AMBROSIA SALAD WITH FRUIT COCKTAIL



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This ambrosia salad with fruit cocktail is a long-time family favorite for holidays or weekend BBQs.

Provided by Jay

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches in juice
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Empty fruit cocktail, peaches, pineapple, and oranges out into a strainer set over a large bowl to drain.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in a bowl, adding milk until mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in 3/4 of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the drained juice; blend well.
  • Dice peaches and fold them into the creamy mixture. Add all the drained fruits and coconut, reserving 5 or 6 mandarins, and stir to coat. Smooth over the top and frost with remaining whipped topping. Decorate top with reserved mandarins. Refrigerate until flavors combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 42.6 g

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