Sweet Southern Ambrosia – It’s A Smorgasbord Of Flavors

If you’re looking for a bit of dessert nostalgia this ambrosia salad is the ticket. I can remember my grandma making this southern treat in a variety of flavors and colors. It was liking eating a spoonful of sweet and tasty clouds.

This recipe has been a huge hit over at Mom On Timeout, and I’m not surprised by that at all! I would be happy to have this salad for breakfast, lunch, and dinner… but it really does make the most wonderful, refreshing dessert. Let’s take a look at what our friends had to say about this recipe:

 

“One of my favorite desserts of all time – Ambrosia Salad! So easy to make and always a big hit with kids and adults alike, make sure to put this salad recipe on the menu for your next party!”

 

I absolutely adore ambrosia salad, myself. it’s creamy, dreamy, and just plain wonderful!

Ingredients

1 8 oz tub Cool Whip (lite is fine)

½ cup Daisy sour cream (light is fine)

1 11 oz can Dole mandarin oranges, drained

1 20 oz can Dole crushed pineapple, drained

10 oz jar maraschino cherries, drained, halved, and patted dry

1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

2 cups Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows

¾ cup chopped Blue Diamond nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews) optional

Instructions

Fold sour cream into Cool Whip in a large serving bowl.

Fold in remaining ingredients making sure the pineapple, oranges, and cherries have been properly drained.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.