Luby's Cafeteria Ambrosia

Transport your taste buds to a nostalgic dining experience with Luby's Cafeteria Ambrosia, a classic, refreshing fruit salad that's as delightful as it is easy to make. Packed with vibrant mandarin oranges, juicy pineapple chunks, sweet red seedless grapes, and optional maraschino cherries for a pop of color, this ambrosia is elevated with fluffy mini marshmallows and shredded coconut for a signature creamy texture. The tangy-sweet dressing, made from sour cream, a touch of sugar, and a hint of vanilla, ties everything together for an irresistible side dish or dessert. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a comforting trip down memory lane. Better chilled for an hour, it’s as simple as it is timeless—a must-have for any classic recipe collection!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 15 ounces Mandarin oranges (canned, drained)
• 20 ounces Pineapple chunks (canned, drained)
• 1 cup Red seedless grapes (halved)
• 2 cups Mini marshmallows
• 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Maraschino cherries (optional, halved)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and halved grapes. If using maraschino cherries, add them to the bowl as well.

Step 2

Gently fold in the mini marshmallows and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture. Using a spatula, gently toss all the ingredients until they are evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ambrosia for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the ambrosia a light toss to refresh the mixture. Serve chilled as a side dish or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1833.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2082.3

Total Fat 71.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 115mg	0%
Sodium 495.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 378.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 306.2g
Protein 15.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 466.8mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1423.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.9%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 68.3%