Description
Classic Ambrosia Salad is a refreshing and sweet fruit salad featuring a creamy mixture of whipped topping and Greek yogurt combined with a medley of tropical and citrus fruits, marshmallows, and shredded coconut. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- ½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon nutmeg
Fruit and Mix-ins
- 2 cups mini colored marshmallows
- 1 15-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, cut in half (stems removed and drained)
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped topping, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully blended and smooth.
- Add fruits and mix-ins: Gently fold in the mini colored marshmallows, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, halved maraschino cherries, halved green grapes, and shredded coconut, ensuring even distribution without breaking the fruit.
- Chill and serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Serve cold as a refreshing dessert or side dish.
Notes
- For best texture, drain canned fruits well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use mini marshmallows to ensure even distribution and better texture.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
- Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if desired for sweetness variation.
