Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia Salad is a creamy fruit salad loaded with pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut and miniature fruit-flavored marshmallows.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple drained
- 1 cup maraschino cherries drained
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
- 1 ½ cups mini fruit-flavored marshmallows or regular mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the whipped topping and yogurt.8 ounces frozen whipped topping, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold remaining ingredients into whipped topping.1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple, 1 cup maraschino cherries, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1 1/2 cups mini fruit-flavored marshmallows
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Ingredients
- A number of readers have made this recipe using stabilized whipped cream in place of the whipped topping.
- Feel free to omit the coconut and/or the nuts to accommodate allergies.
Make ahead
- This recipe can be made up to a day ahead of time. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. If you prefer, you can wait to add the pecans and marshmallows until just before serving to maintain their texture.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
