Easy Ambrosia Salad Recipe
This Easy Ambrosia Salad is a delightful, no-cook fruity dessert that blends tropical fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and pineapple tidbits with shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, creamy yogurt, and fluffy whipped topping. Perfectly chilled and garnished with fresh mint, this sweet and creamy salad makes a refreshing treat or side dish suitable for gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Fruit
- 15.25 ounce can tropical fruit cocktail, drained and sliced
- 15 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained
- 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
Others
- 1½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1½ cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 8 ounce (½ container) whipped topping
- Mint leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit: In a large serving bowl, combine the drained and sliced tropical fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, maraschino cherries, and pineapple tidbits, mixing gently to blend all the fruit evenly.
- Add Coconut and Marshmallows: Stir in the shredded sweetened coconut and mini marshmallows gently to preserve the fluffiness and mix well with the fruit.
- Incorporate Yogurt: Pour in the plain whole milk yogurt and gently fold it into the fruit mixture until the fruit is well coated with the creamy yogurt.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Add the whipped topping and carefully fold it into the mixture until all ingredients are fully combined, giving the salad its light and fluffy texture.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve. This helps the flavors meld and salad to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the chilled ambrosia salad into serving dishes and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, then serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure all canned fruits are well drained to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
- Use plain whole milk yogurt for creaminess; low-fat or flavored yogurts can alter the taste and texture.
- Mini marshmallows add sweetness and texture, but can be omitted or replaced with chopped nuts for variation.
- Chilling the salad for at least an hour helps enhance flavors and allows marshmallows to soften slightly.
- Mint leaves as garnish not only add color but also a fresh aroma.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 2 days of preparation for optimal freshness.
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