Classic Ambrosia Salad with Coconut and Cool Whip
This creamy, tangy, and sweet classic Ambrosia salad features flaky coconut, Cool Whip, and tropical fruit, making it the perfect colorful no-bake dessert and vintage side dish!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups fruit-flavored mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 20 oz canned pineapple tidbits well-drained
- 10 oz Maraschino cherries well-drained
- 11 oz canned or jarred sweet Mandarin oranges well-drained
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together 8 oz Cool Whip and ½ cup sour cream, until fully combined.
- Gently fold in 2 cups fruit-flavored marshmallows, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 20 oz drained pineapple tidbits, and 10 oz drained Maraschino cherries.
- Once mixed, carefully fold in 11 oz drained mandarin oranges until fully incorporated.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled.