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Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe

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A classic Ambrosia Fruit Salad combining sweet mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, and fruity miniature marshmallows, all mixed with creamy Greek yogurt and Cool Whip for a light, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Fruit

  • 1 – 15 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained well
  • 1 – 20 ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained well
  • 1 – 16 ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half

Other

  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 2 cups fruity miniature marshmallows

Dressings

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 – 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions

  1. Combine Fruits and Mix-ins: Gently stir together the drained mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, halved maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, and fruity miniature marshmallows in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
  2. Add Greek Yogurt: Carefully stir in the plain Greek yogurt to the fruit mixture, ensuring it is incorporated without crushing the fruit.
  3. Fold in Cool Whip: Add the thawed Cool Whip to the bowl and gently fold it into the fruit and yogurt mixture until everything is well combined and creamy.
  4. Chill to Set: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to meld and the salad to set completely before serving.

Notes

  • Drain the canned fruits thoroughly to avoid excess liquid in the salad.
  • Greek yogurt can be substituted with sour cream for a tangier flavor.
  • For a fluffier texture, fold the Cool Whip gently to maintain airiness.
  • Keep the salad refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
  • Feel free to add other fruits like sliced bananas or grapes for variation.

Keywords: Ambrosia salad, fruit salad, creamy fruit dessert, marshmallow salad, pineapple salad

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