Ambrosia Salad
This recipe for ambrosia salad is a variety of colorful fruit with marshmallows and coconut, tossed in a light and creamy dressing. An easy salad that's a classic for good reason, people always beg me for the recipe!
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 231kcal
Ingredients
- 1 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks drained
- 1 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges drained
- 1 10-ounce jar of maraschino cherries drained
- 1 1/2 cups green grapes cut in half
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup of heavy cream or 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- Optional: 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional garnishes: maraschino cherries mint sprigs, coconut
Instructions
- Beat the heavy cream with a mixer just until stiff peaks form. Gently stir in the sugar. Alternatively, place the whipped topping in a medium bowl.
- Fold the yogurt 1/4 cup at a time into the whipped cream or whipped topping.
- Add the pineapple, oranges, grapes, coconut and marshmallows to the whipped cream mixture. Gently stir until the fruit is coated.
- Stir in the cherries and nuts if using.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with additional cherries, coconut and mint sprigs if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 44mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g