Description
This Fresh Ambrosia Salad is a delightful mix of fresh fruits, mini marshmallows, coconut, and a creamy dressing. It’s a classic dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup orange segments (or mandarin oranges)
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
Additions:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pineapple, oranges, grapes, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans (if using).
- Add Dressing: Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt, and honey if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Garnish with coconut or pecans before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with whipped cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add maraschino cherries for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
