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Crowd-Favorite Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Crowd-Favorite Ambrosia Fruit Salad

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crowd-Favorite Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a luscious and creamy fruit salad featuring fresh oranges, pineapple, grapes, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, nuts, and maraschino cherries tossed in a smooth, tangy dressing made with sour cream or Greek yogurt and optionally sweetened with honey or sugar. This vibrant, refreshing, and easy-to-make salad balances sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors with a variety of textures, making it perfect for any season, picnic, holiday spread, or potluck.

Ingredients

Scale

Fresh Fruits

  • 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented without pith
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved

Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional, to taste)

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (lightly toasted, optional)
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: Start by peeling, chopping, and washing your fruits carefully. Make sure grapes are halved for easy eating and oranges are segmented without pith for maximum flavor.
  2. Mix the dressing: In a large bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with a touch of honey or sugar. Stir gently until smooth and balanced in sweetness.
  3. Combine all ingredients: Gently fold the prepared fruits, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts into the dressing, taking care not to crush the fruit.
  4. Chill before serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and the salad fully chill for the best creamy, refreshing experience.

Notes

  • Pick ripe fruits: Choosing the freshest, ripest fruits heightens natural sweetness and texture.
  • Don’t over-mix: Folding gently keeps the fruit fresh and prevents the marshmallows from dissolving.
  • Chill time matters: Letting it rest allows the flavors to blend and the texture to thicken wonderfully.
  • Toasting nuts: Lightly toasting nuts before adding will boost their flavor and add crunch.
  • Make it ahead: The salad tastes even better after a few hours as the creamy dressing infuses the fruit.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No Cooking Required
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Ambrosia Fruit Salad, creamy fruit salad, picnic salads, potluck recipes, easy fruit salad, healthy dessert

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