DessertSide Dish

Easy Ambrosia Salad

Name: Easy Ambrosia Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 180 g vanilla yogurt; 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional); 380 g canned pineapple chunk drained; 175 g canned mandarin orange drained; 225 g green grape halved; 50 g miniature marshmallow; 85 g sweetened shredded coconut; 60 g pecan chopped

A classic American fruit salad made with pineapple, oranges, grapes, and coconut. This simple, no-cook recipe uses a light and creamy vanilla yogurt dressing and comes together in minutes.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 282 kcal

Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

180 gvanilla yogurt
1 tbspgranulated sugar(optional)
380 gcanned pineapple chunk, drained
175 gcanned mandarin orange, drained
225 ggreen grape, halved
50 gminiature marshmallow
85 gsweetened shredded coconut
60 gpecan, chopped

Equipment

mixing spoon · large bowl · cutting board · knife · can opener

The method

Step by step

1
In a large bowl, stir together the vanilla yogurt and optional granulated sugar until well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If your vanilla yogurt is already quite sweet, you may not need the extra sugar.
2
Add the drained pineapple chunks, drained mandarin oranges, and halved green grapes to the bowl.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the canned fruit is drained thoroughly to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
3
Gently fold in the miniature marshmallows, sweetened shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until everything is evenly coated.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be gentle when mixing to avoid breaking up the mandarin oranges and marshmallows.
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Chilling allows the flavors to meld together for a better tasting salad, but it can be served immediately if you're short on time.
5
Give the salad a quick stir and serve chilled.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

55%Score

Calories: 281.5kcal
Protein: 3.7g
Carbs: 40g
Fat: 13.3g
Fibre: 2.8g
Sugar: 35.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.