It’s a sweet and simple combination of pineapple, coconut, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows in a creamy base. Did your family love this Ambrosia Salad? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
While it’s called “salad,” ambrosia salad is more dessert-like and is often served as a side dish for Christmas, Easter dinner, or Thanksgiving. This salad (also called 5-cup salad) needs just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. It’s potluck perfect since it’s best made ahead of time.
Marshmallows – Use miniature marshmallows (fruit-flavored or plain). They add sweetness to the base, and the texture will soften as they sit. Fruit – I use coconut shreds, canned mandarin oranges, and pineapple as my grandma always made it, but you can mix things up with a fruit cocktail or canned peaches.
Variations
While this recipe is delicious exactly as written, you can change it up to your liking.
Chopped maraschino cherries Chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch Fresh bananas, grapes, or strawberries
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