Name: Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 7 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Whipped Topping; 8 ounces Greek yogurt or Sour Cream; 20 ounces Pineapple tidbits or chunks; 15 ounces Mandarin oranges; 10 ounces Mini fruit flavored marshmallows; 10 ounces Maraschino cherries; 1.25 cups coconut

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Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip

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Ingredients

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Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip

8 ounces Whipped Topping

8 ounces Greek yogurt or Sour Cream

20 ounces Pineapple tidbits or chunksdrained

15 ounces Mandarin orangescanned, drained

10 ounces Mini fruit flavored marshmallows

10 ounces Maraschino cherriesdrained

1 ¼ cups coconutShredded

Instructions

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Instructions

Gently fold together the Cool Whip and greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl.

Once incorporate, mix in the remaining ingredients until evenly combined and coated in the cream mixture.

Refrigerate and chill for at least 4 hours for the flavors to come out, or even overnight.

Serve chilled. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Drain All Fruits Thoroughly 🍍
Pat canned fruits dry with paper towels before adding to the salad to prevent excess liquid from diluting the Cool Whip and creating a watery texture.
Chill Everything First ❄️
Keep your Greek yogurt, Cool Whip, and mixing bowl in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before assembly to maintain the salad's creamy texture and prevent separation.
Toast the Coconut for Depth 🥥
Lightly toast your shredded coconut in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding it to enhance its nutty flavor and add complexity to the classic recipe.
Fold Gently, Don't Mix 🤲
Use a rubber spatula to fold ingredients together with gentle, sweeping motions rather than stirring to keep the marshmallows and fruit intact while maintaining an airy, fluffy consistency.
Add Marshmallows Last 🍡
Fold in marshmallows just 15-20 minutes before serving to prevent them from absorbing moisture and becoming tough or dissolving into the dressing.