An easy marshmallow fruit salad ambrosia dessert recipe that is a family favorite. This creamy salad boasts just five ingredients and is truly the easiest fruit salad I have ever made. Although it is often a dessert, it can also be served as a tasty and simple side dish. Regardless of when you may eat this sweet marshmallow salad, it tastes divine.
This creamy fruit salad is a favorite from my childhood especially at Easter time. My mom made it, and it was truly the best. The first time I tried it; it instantly became a favorite.
You can enjoy this marshmallow fruit salad at holiday dinners, baby showers, potlucks and family gatherings. And it does not have to only be served during special occasions. It can be a great addition to your family desserts at home as well. So, the next time you are wanting a different type of dessert to make, consider this simple sweet fruit salad. Although a very easy recipe, it has a very delectable taste. Filled with creamy cool whip, marshmallows and just a few other ingredients.
This Rosa Marina salad recipe is another deliciously sweet salad to make.
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Why You Will Love Recipe!
- This is an easy fruit salad recipe.
- A fun way to eat salad.
- Has only five ingredients in it.
- You can customize it by adding more or less of each ingredient as you like.
Ingredients to Make Marshmallow Fruit Salad
- whipped topping - I use Cool Whip.
- white mini marshmallows
- chopped pecan pieces
- grapes
- maraschino cherries
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions to Make Marshmallow Fruit Salad!
Hint: This easy ambrosia salad is a great recipe to make the day before and refrigerate overnight.
Substitutions
- Red grapes - This recipe tastes great with green or red grapes.
Variations
- Fruit - this ambrosia fruit salad can be very versatile. In addition to or in place of the fruit in this recipe, here are some other options too. Some to consider are mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks or pineapple tidbits and canned fruit like a can of fruit cocktail. Making for more of a mixed fruit salad.
- Coconut - sprinkle in some shredded coconut flakes.
Equipment
- large bowl
- sharp knife
- spoon
- aluminum foil or a lid for the bowl
- airtight container
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
I do not recommend freezing it. As it may not hold its consistency well and may become mooshy.
Frugal Tip
This delicious fruit salad is a great frugal recipe. You can purchase the store brand cool whip. And I purchased the mini marshmallows, pecan pieces and cherries at the Dollar Tree. A great idea to check one of their stores out if you can see if available. And this recipe only calls for ¼ a cup of grapes.
FAQ
There can be different names for a marshmallow fruit salad. Some may be marshmallow fruit salad, ambrosia salad or old-fashioned marshmallow fruit salad. It can include different types of fruit such as cherries and grapes or a bit of fresh fruit you prefer. And it is mixed together with cool whip or whipping cream and marshmallows.
Related
Looking for other sweet recipes like this? Try these:
- Cranberry celebration salad recipe
- Homemade peanut butter chocolate brownies
- Chocolate cherry brownies with sprinkles
- 5 ingredient cheesecake with cherries
Easy Marshmallow Fruit Salad Ambrosia Dessert Recipe!
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 spoon
- aluminum foil or lid for the bowl
- 1 Airtight container
Ingredients
- 8 oz cool whip
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup grapes
- ¼ cup Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- The first thing to do, is to slice each grape into four pieces and each Marracino cherry in half.
- Next, in a large bowl, combine the cool whip and miniature marshmallows. Stirring until completely mixed.
- Add the cut-up grapes and Maraschino cherries into the fluff whip mixture. Stir all the ingredients together well.
- Cover and refrigerate the marshmallow fruit salad for at least four hours. This step will help soften the marshmallows. Serve and enjoy!
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