Description
Ambrosia Salad is a classic, refreshing fruit salad made with a creamy Greek yogurt and whipped topping base mixed with tropical fruits, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans. This no-cook salad is perfect for potlucks, holiday meals, or as a light, sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (regular or low-fat), thawed
Fruits and Mix-ins
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
- 1 1/3 cups mini fruit-flavored marshmallows
- 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine base: In a large mixing bowl, fold together the nonfat plain Greek yogurt and thawed whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Fold ingredients: Gently fold in the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries, followed by the mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until all the ingredients are evenly combined without crushing the fruits.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the Ambrosia Salad cold for the best taste and refreshing texture.
Notes
- Use frozen whipped topping rather than fresh whipped cream for better stability and texture.
- Make sure to drain canned fruits thoroughly to avoid a watery salad.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds.
- Mini marshmallows are typically fruit-flavored and add a sweet, chewy texture to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ambrosia Salad, fruit salad, Greek yogurt salad, easy no-cook dessert, potluck salad, holiday salad
