Ambrosia Fruit Salad

A chilled, creamy fruit salad made with thoroughly drained mandarin oranges and pineapple, sweet coconut, mini marshmallows, and tangy sour cream.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 0 min · Yield: 8 · Method: No-Cook

Ingredients

• 2 15-ounce cans mandarin oranges
• 1 20-ounce can pineapple tidbits
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 2-ounce jar maraschino cherries
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking instructions

1. Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple in separate colanders. Let them drain for 10 minutes, then gently pat dry with paper towels; excess liquid can make the salad watery. Drain and halve the cherries, reserving a few for garnish. (about 10 min)
2. In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. (about 2 min)
3. Fold in the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple, coconut, mini marshmallows, and halved cherries until evenly coated. Fold gently to keep the fruit intact. (about 3 min)
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and lightly thickened. Garnish with the reserved cherries before serving. (about 120 min)