Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia Salad is a creamy, dreamy classic dessert filled with sweet fruits, fluffy marshmallows, and a tangy dressing. This no-bake recipe is quick and easy, making it perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or any occasion where you want to bring a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dish.
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
- Whisk together the Greek vanilla yogurt and Cool Whip until smooth and creamy in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold in the pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and green grapes. Be careful not to mash the fruit.
- Stir in the miniature marshmallows, shredded coconut, and toasted chopped pecans. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to let the flavors blend and the salad firm up.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with additional toasted pecans or coconut if desired. Top with maraschino cherries with stems for a festive look.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Use thick Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Drain all canned fruit thoroughly to avoid extra liquid making the salad watery.
- Toast the coconut and pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Fruit-flavored marshmallows add extra color and fun, but plain marshmallows work just as well.
- Chill the salad for the full 2 hours for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 576IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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