Ambrosia For One
This single serving ambrosia salad is a creamy fruit salad made with pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, marshmallows, coconut, pecans, and yogurt. It’s an easy, no-cook dessert that’s quick to make and full of flavor.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup canned pineapple tidbits -drained
- ¼ cup canned mandarin oranges -drained
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 maraschino cherries -sliced
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows (about 25 mini marshmallows)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup vanilla Greek yogurt (3 ounces)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, coconut, cherries, marshmallows, and pecans. Stir to mix.
- Add the yogurt and gently fold it in until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor.
Notes
- Drain the Fruit: Be sure to drain the pineapple and mandarin oranges well to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Mix Gently: Mandarin oranges are delicate—stir slowly to keep them from breaking apart.
- Chill First: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors come together.
- No Nuts? No Problem: You can leave out the nuts if you prefer—the salad will still taste great.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
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