Description
This Ambrosia Salad recipe is a refreshing and creamy fruit salad that blends tropical fruit, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, Cool Whip, vanilla yogurt, and chopped pecans. Perfect as a light dessert or a sweet side, it combines the sweetness of fruit and marshmallows with a fluffy texture, making it a delightful treat that chills quickly in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Fruit and Mix-ins
- 1 can tropical fruit salad (drained)
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries (drained)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Binding Ingredients
- 1 cup Cool Whip (or generic whipped topping)
- 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- Drain Fruit and Cherries: Begin by draining the canned tropical fruit salad and maraschino cherries thoroughly to avoid excess liquid in your salad.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cool Whip and vanilla yogurt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, creating a creamy base for the salad.
- Fold in Ingredients: Gradually add the drained fruit, cherries, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans to the creamy base. Gently fold them in to ensure all components are well incorporated without deflating the fluffiness.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour. This step allows flavors to meld and the salad to cool perfectly.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to re-integrate ingredients. Serve chilled and enjoy this sweet, fluffy dessert salad!
Notes
- For best texture, chill the salad for at least one hour but can be refrigerated longer for enhanced flavor.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds according to preference.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, use Greek vanilla yogurt instead of regular vanilla yogurt.
- This salad is best consumed within 2 days of preparation for freshness.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
