Ambrosia Salad

By srumbel

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 and 1/2 cups of green grapes, cut in half
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1 and 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup of heavy cream (or 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt
• Optional: 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans
• Optional garnishes: maraschino cherries, mint sprigs, coconut

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins
Adapted from dinneratthezoo.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 ¼ 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.


Prep time
10 mins
Total time
10 mins

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!
Author: Dinner at the Zoo
Recipe type: Side Dish, Salad, Dessert
Serves: 6-8 servings