Description
A colorful and creamy fruit salad that combines mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, and a choice of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a delightful sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup halved grapes (red or green)
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Fruits: In a large bowl, gently add the drained mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, halved grapes, and nuts if you’re using them.
- Mix in the Creaminess: With a spatula, delicately fold in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until every piece of fruit is completely coated.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve and Enjoy: When ready to serve, scoop out a generous helping and marvel at the colors and textures before savoring the first bite.
Notes
Make-Ahead Magic: This salad fares beautifully in the fridge for a day or two. Ensure all fruits are drained properly to avoid a watery salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: Ambrosia Salad, Fruit Salad, Dessert, Summer Salad, Easy Recipes