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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Pam's Ambrosia Salad

    Published on March 3, 2017 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 3 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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.
     

    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?

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

    • Christmas Candy Cane Pie
    • Christmas Wreath Cookies
    • Cookie Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    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.

    🥣 How to Make Pam’s Ambrosia Salad

    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.

    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
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salads, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 141 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    FRUIT INGREDIENTS

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

    DRESSING INGREDIENTS

    • 4 oz Sour Cream
    • 3 teaspoon White Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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    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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    Reader Interactions

    3 Comments

    1. Lynn

      February 26, 2021 at 7:56 pm

      this is not Ambrosia salad, you can't reinvent and claim the name

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      • Chef Rodney

        February 27, 2021 at 9:49 am

        An ambrosia salad is a fruit salad made in a variety of ways. This happens to be our version.

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        • Jennifer Cole

          March 31, 2021 at 9:57 am

          Its a great recipe

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