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Pam’s Ambrosia Salad

Pam’s Ambrosia Salad is the perfect fruit salad for your summer BBQ’s. You won’t be disappointed with this version of Ambrosia Salad.

bowl of ambrosia salad

Pam’s Ambrosia Salad is the perfect fruit salad to accompany your burger or hot dog or whatever else you cooked up on the BBQ.

bowl of ambrosia salad

I first had this ambrosia salad a little over 10 years ago when I went to my in-laws for a July 4th BBQ. Super delicious especially when you use fresh fruit. I have since made it over a dozen times and it never disappoints!

bowl of ambrosia salad

This is my mother-in-law’s recipe for Ambrosia Salad that she has been making for many years. The nice thing about this recipe is that you can easily substitute with your favorite fruits.

Ripe Bananas

I’ve often wondered why it was called Ambrosia instead of Fruit Salad so I just had to look it up. Check out this interesting article. I think I might continue to call these fruit salads as that is what they are commonly known as.

fresh strawberries

If fruit salads are not your thing (why?), check out my assortment of Side Dish Recipes and Salad Recipes. While equally delicious, there is nothing like a good fruit salad during the summer months. Don’t you agree?

You will need the following ingredients to make this Ambrosia Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, Bananas, Marshmallows, Sour Cream, White Sugar and Vanilla Extract.

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the fruit ingredients and gently toss to combine.
  2. In another bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients together and pour over the fruit and toss until all the fruit is coated in the dressing.
  3. Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

For more great recipes made with Marshmallows, I suggest you check these recipes out:

Ambrosia Salad

Pam’s Ambrosia Salad

Pam's Ambrosia Salad is the perfect fruit salad for your summer BBQ's. You won't be disappointed with this version of Ambrosia Salad.
4.41 from 5 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course Salads, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl for Mixing

Ingredients
 

FRUIT INGREDIENTS

  • 11 oz Mandarin Oranges, drained
  • 2 Cups Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
  • 1 Ripe Bananas, Sliced
  • 1 Cup Marshmallows

DRESSING INGREDIENTS

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all the fruit ingredients and gently toss to combine.
  • In another bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients together and pour over the fruit and toss until all the fruit is coated in the dressing.
  • Keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve

Recipe Video

Notes

You can use cool whip instead of the sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 41.2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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