Ambrosia salad is a sweet and creamy dish made with fruit, coconut, and mini marshmallows, often mixed with full fat sour cream or whipped cream. This recipe is made with light sour cream and Greek yogurt, which decreases unhealthy fats and adds protein from the yogurt. It's colorful and easy to make, offering a mix of textures and flavors. This salad is rich in vitamin C from the oranges and pineapples, provides some fiber from the coconut, making it a nice choice for summer gatherings.

Yield
4 cups
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
10 minutes
Ingredients
1 can mandarin oranges (15 ounce can, in juice and drained)
1 can pineapple chunks (8 ounce can, in juice and drained)
1 C miniature marshmallows
1 C shredded sweetened coconut
1 C light sour cream
1 C low fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, toss together the oranges, pineapple tidbits, marshmallows and coconut until combined.
  2. Add the sour cream and Greek yogurt, tossing everything to mix.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
Notes

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Chef Tip: Be sure to drain the fruit really well if you’re making this salad more than 1 hour ahead of time. This will keep the salad from getting too watery while it sits.

Source

Per Serving: Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrates 18g, Protein 3g, Sat Fat 5g, Sodium 50mg, Added Sugar 8g

 

This recipe was adapted and modified from THE TASTE OF HOME https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ambrosia-salad/#jump-to-recipe