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Old-Fashioned Ambrosia Salad with Mandarin Oranges

Old-fashioned ambrosia salad with mandarin oranges combines juicy fruit, fluffy miniature marshmallows, and sweetened coconut in a smooth sour cream dressing. Chill it for at least 2 hours so the flavors come together before serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges drained
  • 0.5 cup maraschino cherries drained and halved
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup coconut sweetened, shredded

Method
 

  1. Drain the pineapple tidbits and mandarin oranges well.
  2. Drain and halve the maraschino cherries.
  3. In a large bowl, stir the sour cream until smooth.
  4. Fold in the pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, marshmallows, and coconut until evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Drain the fruit well so the salad stays creamy rather than watery. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free variation, use plain dairy-free sour cream.