Ambrosia Salad
Sweet, creamy, and packed with fruity flavors, Ambrosia Salad is the perfect nostalgic treat. This no-bake dessert combines fluffy marshmallows, juicy fruit, and a tangy dressing for a dish that’s always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup Cool Whip topping thawed
- 8 ounces canned pineapple tidbits drained
- 11 ounces canned mandarin oranges drained
- 1 cup maraschino cherries drained; save a few with stems for garnish
- 1 ½ cups green seedless grapes
- 1 ½ cups miniature fruit-flavored marshmallows
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup toasted chopped pecans reserve some for garnish
- toasted sweetened shredded coconut optional
Instructions
- Combine the Greek vanilla yogurt and thawed Cool Whip in a large mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add the drained pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and green grapes to the bowl. Gently stir to combine without breaking the fruit.
- Mix in the miniature fruit-flavored marshmallows, sweetened shredded coconut, and toasted chopped pecans. Ensure everything is evenly coated in the creamy mixture.
- Chill the ambrosia salad in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together and the texture firm up slightly.
- Garnish with reserved pecans, toasted coconut, and a few maraschino cherries with stems before serving for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use a gentle folding motion when mixing to avoid crushing the delicate fruits like mandarin oranges and grapes. Or, add them at the end and just mix until combined.
- For added flavor, lightly toast the shredded coconut and pecans before incorporating them into the salad.
- If you want to make it extra special, serve the ambrosia salad in individual dessert cups or a large, clear serving bowl to showcase the colorful ingredients.
- You can adjust the sweetness by using unsweetened coconut or Greek yogurt without added sugar.
- For a fun twist, consider adding a splash of juice from the maraschino cherries for a slight pink hue.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 576IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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