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Nostalgic Ambrosia Salad

Savor a bite of nostalgia with this classic Nostalgic Ambrosia Salad, featuring fresh fruits, marshmallows, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mandarin orange slices canned or fresh
  • 1 cup diced pineapple canned or fresh
  • 2 medium bananas sliced
  • 1 pound strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

Equipment

  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the oranges, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, coconut flakes, and lemon juice.
  2. Gently fold in the mini marshmallows.
  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, whip together the cream and vanilla extract, then slowly add in the powdered sugar and cornstarch until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the fruit-mallow mixture until well combined.
  5. Chill the Nostalgic Ambrosia Salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out the mandarin oranges for tangerines or use honey instead of powdered sugar for different flavors. For an added crunch, finely chopped nuts like pecans or almonds can be delicious!
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