Patriotic Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip
If you need a quick and easy dessert to take to a summer party, this festive patriotic ambrosia salad is it! Made with Cool Whip, a little sour cream, and fresh fruit, this easy dessert takes about 10 minutes to make — it’s both delicious and beautiful and always a big hit!
Need more light, fruity salads?? Try this old-fashioned ambrosia salad, or this watermelon salad with feta!
Recipe Ingredients: Red, White and Blue Ambrosia Salad
Ingredient Notes, Substitutions & Additions
Cool Whip: Any whipped topping is just fine, or you can make your own homemade whipped cream!
Additions: Crushed nuts, granola, maraschino cherries, or pomegranate seed are all great, festive additions to this salad!
Swaps: You can absolutely sub or swap the fruit based on the holiday! Valentine’s day? Stick with strawberries or cherries. Christmas? Try raspberries, dried cranberries, and green grapes or apples. Some other classic ambrosia salad fruits are: pineapple, mandarin oranges, and canned fruit cocktail.
Sour cream: You can swap this for Greek yogurt.
Coconut: This is optional but I love the sweetness and texture. I typically use sweetened coconut flakes.
Expert Tips
- Storage: Store the salad in an airtight container for 1-3 days. The moisture in the the fruit will start to release so make sure to give it a big stir before serving leftovers.
- Make ahead: This salad is best when refrigerated 1-2 hours before serving.
- Experiment! You really can’t mess up this salad, so feel free to experiment with your favorite mix-ins…chocolate chips, sprinkles, different fruit…go crazy!!
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Thank you! ~ Casey
Patriotic Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. container of Cool Whip, thawed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
- Combine: In a medium bowl, combine Cool Whip and sour cream. Stir/whisk until well-mixed.
- Add: Gently fold in the fruit and stir in marshmallows and coconut. Garnish with more berries on top, if needed.
- Chill: Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
This is the easiest 10 minute dessert you’ll ever make! Everyone will love it! XO ~ Casey