How Much I Feel and Other Hits”. Creamy, tangy, and full of fruity ambrosia salad and textures, this Southern fruit salad is a classic for a reason.

Why is it called “ambrosia” salad? Although this creamy fruit salad dish has Southern roots, the name “ambrosia” comes from Greek mythology. Ambrosia meant food of the gods, or immortality—Greek gods would eat ambrosia to give them strength and power. Now we can’t promise this ambrosia salad will give you godly strength, but it sure does taste heavenly. What is ambrosia salad made up of? If you grew up with this dish, your family probably has their own preferred version, with their own “must-have” ingredients.

Our version starts with a Cool Whip and sour cream base to really get that tangy, sweet flavor. We love the combo of contrasting textures and sweet flavors in every bite in this recipe, but this salad is nothing if not adaptable! Chopped apples are a classic in this dish, as are sliced grapes if you prefer a different fruit. Try using only sour cream, vanilla yogurt, or Greek yogurt! Can I make this in advance?

This salad is an ideal make-ahead dish. Simply combine all of your ingredients, cover and refrigerate overnight, then serve when you’re ready the next day. Let us know how it went in the comments below! In a large bowl, fold together Cool Whip and sour cream. Add oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, pecans, and marshmallows and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. This content is imported from poll.