Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Ambrosia Salad is a creamy fruit salad filled with mini marshmallows, pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, maraschino cherries, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut in a fluffy whipped topping. A guaranteed crowd favorite and the perfect sweet side dish or dessert.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 498kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whipped topping - like Cool Whip
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup powdered sugar - sifted
- 3 cups mini fruit marshmallows
- 1 cup green grapes - sliced in half
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks - drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges - drained
- 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries - drained
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup sweetened coconut - shredded
Instructions
- Stir together the whipped topping, full-fat Greek yogurt, and sugar in a large bowl until fully combined.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, saving a few cherries and marshmallows for garnish later.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 to 4 hours before serving. Just before serving, garnish with the reserved cherries and marshmallows.
Notes
- Optional additions or substitutions: Ambrosia salad can be made using fresh or canned fruit. Sliced bananas, kiwi, and apples are popular additions. Greek yogurt can be swapped for sour cream.
- Store leftover ambrosia salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg
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