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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Dessert , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ounce can of pineapple chunks drained
- 1 ounce can of mandarin oranges drained
- 1 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 Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.