Five Cup Salad

[@qwertyuiopgarth]

The liquid from the pineapple and the mandarin oranges can be heated up with cornstarch or tapioca to make a delightful sauce for a cake or pie.

[@Kricket2020]

Or even some sort of drink with Malibu rum would be delicious

[@georgiawhitworth811]

Thanks for sharing this. I did not know that. I'll give it a try.

[@micheles.2151]

Excellent idea! Also, it can be added to smoothies.

[@deboraritchie8133]

I learned this recipe from my Grandmother, as all of her family did. I have made this many times over the years with one addition. I add a whole jar of drained and dried cherries to the mix. No so pink after draining and drying them, but adds beautiful color and taste.

[@dawngarcia7616]

My grandma used to make this with crushed pineapple, fruit cocktail, sour cream,coconut flakes . And mini marshmallow ( the colored kind) it’s delicious especially after it sits overnight in frig.

[@AKHWJ3ST]

I really prefer it with crushed pineapple, but it still has to be drained really well. And I like mine with chopped walnuts.

[@mariedigioia5985]

That's how my mom made it too...with sour cream and crushed pineapple but no coconut. It's is definitely part of our traditional holiday meals. Somewhere along the line, someone said the marshmallows turn to puffed air...so we've called it "air salad" ever since...lol

[@rickyclark4870]

​@@mariedigioia5985I likr your families name for it better I may have to steal it make us a new family tradition Many Blessings ❤

[@spongebobsqueeze]

We have that every where but we add cherries and bananas

[@lujuanahastings3310]

That is a yummy salad. Mom used crushed pineapple and sour cream instead of cool whip. Both are delicious!! Have a beautiful day.😊

[@livinglife8333]

That’s what I do also.

[@marybetoo]

We always used sour cream, too. I haven't made this in a while, but it sounds good.

[@barbchrisman5066]

My mother-in-law taught me to make this! We made it a tiny bit differently -- crushed pineapple instead of chunk, and SOUR CREAM instead of Cool Whip! It cuts just a little of the sweetness and gives the coverage like you describe. And my husband made it a six cup salad by adding pecan pieces! Thanks for bringing back a great memory!

[@lindam1533]

My mom made this every TG too! Only she used diced apples instead of pineapple, sour cream instead of cool whip and she added chopped walnuts and maraschino cherries (chopped very finely and only about 1/2 cup). I didn’t care for sweet cherries either so I always picked them out. (The cherries made it “pretty & did not turn it pink) It was so yummy!!! Great memories… Thanks for sharing! ❤️🙏🙏❤️

[@elenistamatakis9246]

We called it Ambrosia salad

[@GohAhweh]

yep...thats the recipe! try folding in sour cream AND cool whip...omg😋

[@lydianewman8882]

Yes, Ambrosia salad. It was a standard go to, for sure!

[@patevans3709]

@lindam1533 The salad your mother made with the apples, maraschino cherries, walnuts or pecans, celery, and mayonnaise is Waldorf Salad--from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

[@jonathano4811]

this is way better with sourcream imo 👍

[@Angelia117]

Well Melissa, you know what to buy Tom for his birthday 🎂. Cool whip & marshmallows. You folks make me smile 😊. GOD BLESS YOUR SOULS 🙏

[@melissacurtin7192]

We always called this Ambrosia Salad. Always a favorite ❤️

[@ssmaxwel]

My mom made this with drained fruit cocktail (Melissa with cherries😊) and a tablespoon of mayonnaise with the cool whip. Grandma made it with nuts as well. Good memories of all the holidays🌹

[@nolliesteers3083]

We make it with fruit cocktail, cherries, pineapple, bananas, marshmallows, coolwhip and walnuts. Yummy. ❤❤❤ we make it for the grandkids. ❤❤❤

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

That’s how I make it !! Enjoy

[@tonioseman4840]

I make this, but I use sour cream instead of cool whip. It’s so good! I also use the pineapple tidbits instead

[@sandrabadger8194]

That is how I make it with tidbits and sour cream. All are measured by the sour cream container . Refridgerate 24 hours. My first husband tought me to make it. He was a chef.

[@terirachelsims8928]

This salad does bring back memories! I'm more health-conscious these days but still love to add pineapple or other fruit to salads--mandarin oranges are a great color for Thanksgiving. And to this day carrot salad is one of my favorites - with the original raisin, or dried cranberries.

[@bowed305]

I've never had carrot salad with dried cranberries. Sounds interesting. I'd definitely try it.

[@mabella3437]

you talked me into it ! My kids had it before & loved it !! God bless you sir & your mom !!

[@Salmomlox]

Oh this brings back memories! I love this salad. My sister always made this for Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us. I'm so excited. 🥰🥰

[@cynthiarollins3949]

We always added the whole bowl of cool whip after we mixed pistachio pudding into it…also some yummy toasted pecans. Sooo good!

[@peggetennant]

This was my grandmother’s favorite. She also included maraschino cherries and some sour cream. Or, you can add green grapes instead of cherries. Yum. Thanks for the memories.

[@joanntucker8312]

Hello there from middle Tennessee! My grandma used to be this salad at Thanksgiving and Christmas! Someone she would add apples and grapes for special company! Lol. Hope you have a blessed weekend and Thanksgiving 🦃. Love & Prayers from a granny from Tennessee 💜🙏🌷💕🍁🍂🎃🦃

[@sheryldougherty282]

My mother in law made a salad like this. Pineapple, cherries, cut up figs, bananas, apples, oranges and cool whip. She made it for every dinner that was special.

[@virginia7191]

Every time I am looking for a dish for a church dinner, you come up with the answer! This salad goes to church Friday night! Maybe for the family Christmas party as well!

[@weekendreviews2022]

From my family to yours, thank you. I knew of this dish, but never knew the name or ever thought of making it until this video. Yesterday, Thanksgiving, my youngest and I made this replacing the coconut with cherries. This dish was the #1 hit...so simple. Happy Thanksgiving 😊😊

[@chanajohnson2567]

One salad we always had for our holiday meals!! It’s a great recipe that I hadn’t thought of in a very long time!! Will certainly add it to our Thanksgiving meal!!

[@alisonpovey1234]

Hi Melissa and Tom. Glad to see you back from your time away. Hope you are well and relaxed. My grand children eat the marshmallows first too, and steal everyone else's. They won't eat pineapple. Duh! Who dosent like pineapple? 😊❤❤❤

[@bowed305]

Since he said that it was August at the start of the video, I'm thinking this was done before their trip.

[@madelineduhamel3129]

My grandmother made this every holiday. So yummy.

[@lesliebrickey8357]

Remember, if the dish is called a SALAD there's no calories at all in there! It's magic!

[@bjrdesign07]

That looks delicious! I bet crushed pecans would be good in there too!

[@kathyrama4570]

My Mom always made 5 Cup salad for all Holidays. At Christmas she put cherries in it, and if she had Pecans, she put them in it, too. Mom used crushed pineapple. She used sour cream, not cool whip. So good.

[@pats1344]

My grandmother made this but without the coconut because my grandfather could not chew it. She always made it a day before and used sour cream instead of cool whip. The marshmallows made the sour cream sweet. She called it "yum yum". My sister makes it for the family now and calls it ambrosia. 😊

[@clwest3538]

My grandmother made it with the sour cream also ... she also held out a few orange slices to make a flower on top with maraschino cherry center - and a few sprinkled on top! Oh, and she called it 5-C salad and when I was a little kid, i always thought she meant 5 Sea ... I tried for years to figure out the 5 seas each ingredient came from. I can't wait to have it again at Thanksgiving!

[@kathykoehler8753]

My recipe uses sour cream also. We called it 1 2 3 salad, 1 can of pineapple, 2 small cans of mandarin oranges, and 3 cups marshmallows.

[@cynnail395]

Yup...Ambrosia salad , sometimes with apples and whipped cream instead of cool whip.

[@ratdoglabark1011]

The colored marshmallows have a fruity flavor that adds to the salad. Very good recipe.

[@debbieshaffer9625]

I made this for our Thanksgiving day desert and everyone loved. First time I ever made it, thank you for sharing! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Shari-kd4bt]

We do the same thing but use the whole bag mini marshmallows and whole container of cool whip. I've even made peach jello in an 8x8 cake pan pan then cut into cubes and mixed it in. YUMMY

[@pamelaperkins256]

My Mom and Grandma made it for years its called Ambrosia. They put walnuts and cherrys in it too , It's always delicious !

[@kellytague2173]

Love it. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I like to hear the stories others have about their childhood.

[@wendyreynolds6049]

We made this for holidays too. Used sour cream instead of cool whip and called it ambrosia, you can use same ingredients with package of pistachio pudding mix think it was called green goddess. Thats really good as well

[@Kay-vs3zb]

I make this exact same recipe, but I use the whole tub of Cool Whip and one can of cherry pie filling. I also add chopped nuts you could use pecans or walnuts. It is delicious. I have taken it to baby showers, bridal showers, church functions and served it at home. Everyone always asks me for the recipe, and there is never a teaspoonful to take home.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

It really is THAT good! We enjoy it anytime but it's especially delightful to me when it's warm outside. Thanks so much for watching our channel and have a great evening.

[@elizabethcabrera5718]

Tom , I do make this for my children in the holidays thank you for sharing . I have noticed that our parents really made simple dish’s but they really made a favorite list on our books 😊❤ . Happy Holidays y’all

[@patricialertora8407]

My mom made this exactly like you but add maraschino cherries to it. We call it Ambrosia salad. Thanks for the memory.

[@leasagowers2293]

Easy peasy! And delicious! Kids love it!

[@carmonfarrell8920]

I make it every holiday, my mom made it, my grandmother did too.we call it heavenly hash.its delicious !!!

[@terriwilder9527]

My mom made this when I was growing up, and she put 1 cup of sour cream instead of the cool whip. I add the cool whip when I make it now. It's always been a favorite for me too, I just love your videos♥️

[@dianatobyne]

Thank you for your recipes.Wish I had it last summer, but this Saladin welcome ANY time!😊

[@VickieMcKie-u2n]

I grew up eating this. I love it. My brother and i compete to see who can make the best changes to the recipe. We always agree the original is best.

[@VickieMcKie-u2n]

I know it's called 5 cup salad, but extra cool whip is always better. Heck extra everything is better.

[@dianekring7672]

I like to let it set for a couple of hours at least...it makes the marshmallows a little softer and "melty"!! 😋

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Good plan - if you can resist for that long! 😊 It's such a temptation to get "just a small bowl's worth" out!

[@valenzuela591]

Just watched and shared your video. I truly felt the warmth you brought to the video with wonderful childhood memories of your Mom's favorite 5 cup salad. It really looks delicious and it will be on my Thanksgiving table.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I always make this and use sour cream, pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, mini marshmallows and coconut. Add chopped walnuts on top. ( and cherries if you wish). So excellent!!!!!!!

[@sheilaoneil6928]

I had forgotten about this salad! THANKS ♥️ ❤

[@marciadaniel8014]

Looks pretty with the colored marshmallows

[@judyrogers4668]

My Mom made this too except it was called Hawaiian Salad & used oranges(cut up) & sour cream instead of cool whip & regular marshmallows (cut in 4th) because the juice absorbs more when cut up. I still make it & love it.

[@valobrien9402]

Thank you for the wonderful recipes... Its nice to have the "what you will need," and the mixing...

[@debbiechriscoe2167]

Peaches are my favorite. Thank you for this recipe.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😁😁😁🤩🤩🤩✔️

[@jeanettepridemore9718]

Absolutely love this recipe! I’ll be making this for my family this Thanksgiving!! Thank you for sharing!

[@lindaruckman677]

Looks Yummy! Tom and Melissa; will make this very soon❤!God Bless You😊

[@mydobie130]

I think this was at every Wednesday night church supper when i was growing up. I did one similar. Mine had orange gelatin and cottage cheese. I hate cottage cheese but ate it in that salad.

[@kristinecollier9155]

We call it Holiday Salad! We also add a can of mixed fruit, and some chopped pecans, but sour cream instead of cool whip, boy that would be too sweet!

[@apt221bbakerst]

My mom did the same recipe. I learned that in the South it is called Ambrosia and they don't put coconut in it. That was a Northern thing I was told. I do it a little differently. I use one can of Mandarin Oranges, a can of Fruit Cocktail, A half or 2/3 bag of Mimi marshmallows and a whole container of whip cream. Sometimes I put coconut in.

[@LindaSkutnik]

Brings back great memories for me.😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Glad to hear that! We love how food connects us to sweet memories.

[@susanm9824]

My dear mom made this salad calling it ambrosia. She included maraschino cherries. I would take out the marshmallows because I did not like them, sorry Tom! Not something I would include in my diet today, but a sweet memory, for sure.❤

[@brenda9140]

My mom made that,,,until was old enough for her to give me that job , and until I moved out , I made it every Easter, thanks giving and xmas.

[@candydewitt2945]

I will make this for Christmas dinner. I had it as a child and forgot how to make it. Yummmm

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us, this is always a favorite salad at all gatherings and brings back pleasant memories even at sad occasions too. Stay safe and keep up the good videos and memories. Fred.

[@bunsboudell]

another success salad for the summer thank you both so much

[@comesitatmytable9044]

You are so welcome. It's certainly nice to have a cool salad in the summer. We appreciate that you are at the table with us.

[@kathysparks6338]

Thank you both again..enjoy! God bless

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thank you for such sweet words. We really appreciate them so much.

[@marietroutman4584]

We called that ambrosia or one cup salad. We use everything that you put in except we also put in. I can of fruit cocktail, drained some walnuts, some maraschino cherries, and a 1 pound container of sour cream. That may sound crazy to you but it’s delicious. You definitely have to let it soak for a while to get those marshmallow soft. I could go for some right this second.

[@cathyprosser1050]

Oh, YUM!!! I have never made this nor eaten this but I will be 😊!! I enjoy your recipes so much because I like your style so much😅. Loved it and laughed when you did that oops I put more than a cup of marshmallows part😂. That will be an oops for me too. Won't be able to add those with a steady enough hand. Love them too and all the more in salads like this one. Thanks for sharing 👍 ❤

[@patriciaridley457]

❤yummy thanks for sharing your delish recipe 😊 I'll try it

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Short and Sweet! I like it! I am going to make this for my Family! Thank you Melissa & Tom! 😊

[@renedavis6553]

Yes here in Indiana this Five Cup Salad. Exactly the same recipe and has been made for generations ❤

[@barbarasapp8258]

Had this all the time in my younger days except added slice bananas and diced apples and some walnuts or pecans your choice plus some sliced cherries padded dry. Loved it. Note can add the banana & cherries just before serving but I didn't.😊😊😊

[@thomasaccuntius9946]

Tom, I have made a varriation of this salad several times. I use the same ingredients except.... I dont add coconut.....I use plain yogurt instead of the whipped cream, it is creamier but not as light...........and I add Pistachio pudding mix, I like the flavor and color. Also when I drain the pinapple, I keep the juice and pour it into a tall glass and add vodka and ice.

[@indyschulz388]

Hey Tom and Melissa … thanks for sharing this old favorite, Been making this salad for years and years, as you have, but always add a cup of fruit salad with cherries. Just wanted to let you know the cherries don’t make the cool whip red. LOL. Thought you’d like to know …

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

My German Mom added some Rum to her fruit salad ! I miss her so much ! Thank God there was no Cool Whip in Germany in the 60's . Only real whipped cream ! We were three children and nobody became an alcoholic .

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Real whipped cream is wonderful - the Cool Whip is just so easy, what can we say?! 😊 Thanks so much for watching our channel. I love the story you've shared with us.

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

You Americans are so friendly, it warms my heart ! god bless you !@@comesitatmytable9044

[@robin6564]

I have eaten this all my life and have to say it needs the cherries..❤

[@Annie-so2kk]

I am loving your channel. This is one of your receipes that is more a basic receipe that you can add to or take away to make it your own. I love fruit but i am not personally fond of marshmallows. I would make this just like you did but would substitute nuts for the marshmallows. And I love the simplicity. You take even what seems difficult and break it down into simple steps. Keep up the good work. God bless you abundantly

[@sharallmelton643]

I really love these simple recipes😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We do, too! This one is so simple and easy! Thanks so much for watching our channel. We really do appreciate it.

[@diancox6667]

Yes fabulous memories. It is 5 cup salad. By no other name. Now here is a blast from the past, my mother did not use cool whip. She used dream whip. Remember that?

[@kayhansel6443]

Looks delicious! I will have to check my cupboard for mandarin oranges. I have everything else.

[@sherrywilliams409]

There are so many different recipes similar to this one to make and I love them all! Watergate is the first i ever made

[@lindaproffitt5513]

I like it with chopped nuts also. Sometimes Mom used fruit cocktail instead of just pineapple. Thanks for the reminder.

[@asigridpreiser4970]

Thank you both. Going to have to try that one out for sure. :)

[@boolu7142]

This reminds me of ambrosia salad and it's really good❤

[@tarras3292]

Thank you for sharing y’all are amazing and I love watching 😂😂😂❤❤❤and I love y’all personally 😊😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging words. We really love to have you joining us at the table.

[@MonaMurphy-x3y]

It's on my Thanksgiving menu ❤ too!

[@charlenewolford2887]

Mom didn't like coconut so she would add just a few finely chopped walnuts instead. I didn't like walnuts as a kid so I picked them out. She also added a fourth cup of sour cream to the cup of the Cool Whip. We had it alot too and it went to family dinners, pot luck dinners and family reunions. The bowl (recipe multiplied) always came back empty. Such great memories ❤

[@marthaanthis3980]

Love this salad! My Mom would also put in cherries and pecans if we had them that week!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

It's such a versatile recipe. Thanks so much for watching our channel. We appreciate it.

[@lindabeard488]

This is another amazing sale to go with turkey. Thank you for sharing this with us. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@jasongreen3957]

I've made the same salad many times I also add a small package of jello Of my choosing flavor I usually use lime jello But you can use any flavor you like You just added dry and mixed it in no water added

[@unitedstatesdale]

This is a Great channel. I just started cooking and your excellent directions really help. Thanks 😊

[@comesitatmytable9044]

We are so happy to hear that you've started cooking and we hope you can enjoy lots of our recipes. We have well over one hundred recipes on our channel and lots of them are so easy. Really, as long as you go step by step and don't let yourself feel overwhelmed, you can make ANYTHING you want. Just be patient with yourself. Thank you so much for your nice words about our channel. We really appreciate it. And enjoy yourself in the kitchen during the upcoming holiday season. It's a great time to cook and share your creativity with family and friends.

[@cathyhodge2181]

We have this every day too. It's delicious. Cathy SC

[@Jeffconnor62]

Hello Cathy 👋 How are you doing today?

[@margewerden6675]

I am eating my second bowl of it. YUM!!!!

[@Gloria-t4p]

My aunt made this with fruit cocktail instead of the pineapple chunks, and chopped walnuts instead of the coconut.( No marshmallows either.)

[@ginawiggles918]

We call this *HEAVENLY HASH.* I've been making grandma's recipe for 50 years. Certainly not quick. It calls for a pineapple/lemon juice custard sauce made the day ahead. Mini marshmallows & whipped cream are folded into the cooled custard and refrigerated overnight. The acidity makes them melt-in-your-mouth soft at serving time. The fruit, except for pineapple tidbits and the mandarins, is fresh. Next day the well drained fruit is gently folded in. Many families have their own version of Ambrosia, and I'm sure they're all delicious. 😋

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Yes, they certainly are. We love this sweetness of the Cool Whip over sour cream but it's very flexible to match peoples taste buds! Thanks so much for watching our channel. We really appreciate it.

[@lauraklein6405]

My mom and Aunt called it heavenly hash as well! You are the first person besides them that has called it that. Both of them are gone now and I was trying to make this to carry on the tradition but couldn’t find a recipe under the name “heavenly hash” anywhere. Thank you

[@ginawiggles918]

@@lauraklein6405:My dad's family, from Germany originally, settled in Wisconsin and bought a little resort on a lake which grandma, grandpa and all 5 kids ran. Growing up in the 50'a I never even knew any families that served something like 'Heavenly Hash' at their holiday dinners. Funny how this fruit salad is served in many homes but there are all sorts of different names for it, and recipes. Ambrosia does sound so much classier that Heavenly Hash I think. 😊Try your hand at it and see if your family loves it as much as others do. If you have trouble finding a recipe that matches your memories I'm willing to share mine. Thanks for responding, Laura.

[@lauraklein6405]

@@ginawiggles918 thank you! Well, my uncle had some German heritage so maybe that’s where it originated from in my family tradition 🤷‍♀️. I’ve searched for a few years and couldn’t find it and would love to try yours! Thank you again 😊

[@ginawiggles918]

@@lauraklein6405: I was searching last night & saw one recipe using vanilla pudding & whipped cream. Might be easier, but anyway, here's mine. Just keep in mind, JUICE is your enemy when it comes to adding fruit. So drain it well. *"HEAVENLY HASH"* *THE CUSTARD* Cook until thickened in double boiler over hot (not boiling) water (med/low heat) whisking slowly as it thickens.(about 10-15 min) 3/4 Cup pineapple juice 1/4 Cup lemon juice 1 T. reg flour 2 T. white sugar Pinch salt When thickened enough to coat a spoon, in a separate bowl Whisk well : *4 (room temp) egg yolks* ~then add to the custard mixture. Cook another 5 minutes or so, still stirring/ whisking slowly on LOW heat (don't want it to curdle) It WILL eventually thicken. Then remove from heat & pour into a separate bowl. *Cover the custard with plastic wrap making CONTACT with the custard to prevent a "skin" forming.* Refrigerate until completely cold (3-4 hrs?) *When custard is cold:* Use electric mixer to whip: 1 Pint heavy whipping cream PLUS 1T (Light Colored) Karo Corn Syrup until stiff peaks form. Transfer cooled custard into a larger bowl and gently "fold" in the whipped cream thoroughly. To this mixture ~ *ADD: 1/2 lb Mini Marshmallows & gently combine everything. *REFRIGERATE SEVERAL HOURS* (I do overnight so I have time to prep and drain all the fruit well...THEN refrigerate that as well. *1-2 HRS BEFORE SERVING:* Gently FOLD IN your well-drained fruit & other items. Some use sweetened flaked coconut, walnuts or pecans. (I don't because of allergies) Any fresh fruit that tend to turn brown (bananas, apples, pears etc) can be sprinkled with some lemon to prevent that. I tend to use mainly use canned pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, fresh grapes, fresh cherries if available. You can use Maraschino cherries but they can turn everything pink.... if you dry them well in paper towels you can try them. Kids DO enjoy them & they're festive. Sometimes I go fancy and decorate the top with more whipped cream piped on with a pastry bag & a star tip....but not necessary. And a container of store-bought whipped cream squirted on will look just as nice if you decide to go that route. If there are leftovers refrigerate them. They will keep a day or two then start to get a bit soupy. Laura, I'm in the U.S. so if you are in another country with different cooking terms, products, or measurements, feel free to ask....I'll do my best to answer any questions. I know the recipe sounds daunting but it's just a bunch of steps rather than being especially difficult. Good luck. You could start with one of the faster recipes and see how you like them. Lots of people DO! Best wishes for your holiday season and Happy Cooking! ❤Gina in So Cal.

[@donush9139]

I make Ambrosia this is just like it. I will try this.

[@TJ-tb3xm]

Looks really good..reminds me of the fruit salad my mom used to make.

[@robertdelaplante7326]

This soooo good. I add maraschino cherries…only if I have them…without them…it is delicious.

[@christinacozad4161]

I make this with pineapple jello in a mold and I put the maraschino cherries on the bottom so when it turns out of the mold they are decorative on the top. Yum!

[@comesitatmytable9044]

I would think the Jello changes the consistency of it from what this is. But we love pineapple, and this is a flexible recipe, so there's lots of room for changes to it. Thanks so much for watching our channel. We really do appreciate it.

[@tims4777]

It was nice to hear you talking about how hot it was because our furnaces are running here in WI.

[@angelasheppard7197]

My Grandma used to make it on holidays

[@lisagallardo3955]

We called it. Ambrosia also. We used drained fruit cocktail. Coconut marshmallows, and sour cream.

[@sheilarounds5286]

We always had this for all our holidays too. The only difference was she used sour cream instead of cool whip. Also my husband just said colored mini marshmallow to make it festive for the holiday recipes. We enjoy all your cooking shows. Thanks.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

I love sour cream, but I think I'd prefer the sweetness of the cool whip. But I'd give it a try! The colored mini marshmallows is a great idea!

[@bettycole5604]

I couldn’t find my recipe to see if i needed cool whip or sour cream. I was pretty positive i’d find on your channel. Thank you for your channel.

[@comesitatmytable9044]

Your so welcome! Ours is Cool Whip but some traditional Ambrosia salads uses sour cream.

[@connieparker8896]

Oh please do her carrot salad also. ., I’ve made this one also as it was tradition at my Mom’s table

[@orfalindalimon4954]

I make this salad but when l came across this recipe it asked for one cup of sour cream. My family loves this, and it tastes just as good good with the sour cream.

[@kathykennedy9244]

hello. when I make this salad combo, I add same amount of sour cream as cool whip. WOW add extras if you want, but it makes it much better tasting. try it. 👍👍