Description
A classic Ambrosia Salad featuring a creamy blend of nonfat Greek yogurt, whipped topping, tropical fruits, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans. This refreshing no-cook dessert salad delivers a sweet, tangy, and crunchy experience perfect for potlucks, holidays, or as a light treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (regular or low-fat), thawed
Fruits & 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 mixing bowl, gently fold together the nonfat Greek yogurt and thawed whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and creamy, providing the salad’s base.
- Fold ingredients: Carefully fold in the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until all ingredients are evenly combined without crushing the fruit.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up slightly, enhancing taste and texture before serving cold.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure all canned fruits are well-drained to prevent watery salad.
- Use fruit-flavored mini marshmallows for a sweeter, more colorful salad; regular mini marshmallows work as a substitute.
- Chop pecans finely if you prefer a milder nut texture.
- This salad is best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for freshness.
- Can be adapted by swapping pecans with walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Ambrosia Salad, fruit salad, no cook dessert, creamy fruit salad, pineapple salad, easy dessert
