Ambrosia Salad
This creamy, no-bake Ambrosia Salad Recipe brings together fruity sweetness, mini marshmallows, and coconut for a simple, festive side dish or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mini marshmallows Jet-Puffed or store brand
- 1 can mandarin oranges drained (fresh segments work, too)
- 1 can pineapple chunks drained (or 2 cups fresh diced)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted if you like extra crunch
- 1 cup seedless grapes halved (or blueberries as a swap)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced (optional adds color)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt whole-milk for richness; low-fat works fine
- 1 cup whipped cream homemade or Reddi-wip
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries patted dry and halved (for a traditional pop of red)
Instructions
- Drain mandarin oranges and pineapple. Halve grapes and cherries, slice strawberries—set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir Greek yogurt, whipped cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Combine marshmallows, coconut, and all prepared fruit with a rubber spatula—take care not to mash delicate berries.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Give the salad a quick gentle toss before serving, scraping down the sides.
- Scoop into a pretty glass bowl and sprinkle extra coconut or a few whole marshmallows on top.
Notes
Pick cold-packed fruit cans for fewer preservatives. For extra tang, stir in a teaspoon of lemon juice with the yogurt. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest mouthfeel.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal
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