Level: Easy
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Info (per serving, 1 of 8 servings): Calories 416, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Carbohydrates 59 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 48 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 53 mg
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min (includes chilling)
Active Time: 15 min

Ready to whip up a Southern classic that'll steal the show at your next summer gathering? This easy ambrosia salad bursts with creamy coconut, fluffy marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and juicy canned fruits, all tossed in sour cream for a refreshing, mildly sweet treat. Light, delightful, and the perfect finish to any mealyour guests won't stop asking for seconds!

1 cup sour cream
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained with a few reserved for garnish
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup grapes (red and green), halved
cup toasted and chopped pecans

Instructions:

In a large bowl, gently fold together the sour cream and whipped topping until smooth.
Add the pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, marshmallows, coconut, grapes, and pecans. Carefully fold everything together until well combined.
Top with the reserved cherries for garnish.
Refrigerate the salad until thoroughly chilled before serving.