Description
Ambrosia Salad is a classic, refreshing fruit salad featuring a delightful mix of pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, apples, marshmallows, and coconut flakes, all combined with creamy Greek vanilla yogurt and whipped topping. This chilled dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks, offering a sweet and creamy treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup green seedless grapes, sliced in half
- 1 small red apple, cut into small pieces
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 container (8 ounces) cool whip, thawed (or fresh sweetened whipped cream)
Instructions
- Combine fruits and mix-ins: In a large bowl, gently combine the drained pineapple chunks, drained mandarin oranges, rinsed maraschino cherries, halved green seedless grapes, and diced red apple pieces. Add the miniature marshmallows and sweetened coconut flakes to the bowl to add sweetness and texture.
- Add creamy ingredients and fold: Add the Greek vanilla yogurt and the thawed cool whip (or fresh whipped cream) to the fruit mixture. Using a spatula, fold everything together gently until all ingredients are evenly combined without crushing the fruit.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for 2 to 4 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly, making it a refreshing dish to enjoy.
- Serve and enjoy: After chilling, give the salad a gentle stir and serve chilled as a delightful side dish or dessert.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Use fresh whipped cream for a richer taste if preferred, but cool whip offers convenience.
- To prevent apple pieces from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- This salad can be made a day ahead; just give it a gentle stir before serving.
- Feel free to customize by adding nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
