Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia Salad goes beyond being a dish; it's a journey, into a world of creamy fruity delight. Imagine a combination of thawed whipped topping blending perfectly with the smooth and sweet embrace of vanilla yogurt. In this creation envision adding an assortment of fruits; the tangy playfulness of mandarin oranges, the joyful explosion of pineapple and the delightful sweetness of maraschino cherries all swirling together in a lively display of colors and flavors. You can also add some pecans for a crunch that adds texture or sprinkle in some fruit-flavored marshmallows to bring an extra touch of whimsical joy. Every spoonful of this Ambrosia Salad is like experiencing a symphony of flavors.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz frozen whipped topping thawed
- 1/2 c vanilla yogurt
- 1 c shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 11- oz can mandarin oranges drained
- 1 8- oz can pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple drained
- 1 c maraschino cherries drained
- 1/2 c chopped pecans optional
- 1 1/2 c mini fruit-flavored marshmallows
Instructions
- In a bowl combine the defrosted whipped topping and vanilla yogurt until they are thoroughly mixed together.
- Next gently add the coconut, mandarin oranges (after draining them), pineapple, cherries and if desired chopped pecans.
- Then carefully fold in the fruit-flavored marshmallows.
- Finally refrigerate the salad for some time before serving to let all the flavors blend together nicely.
Notes
For those of us navigating the gluten-free world, transforming this Ambrosia Salad into a gluten-free delight is wonderfully simple. The key is in the details. First, ensure that your whipped topping and vanilla yogurt are certified gluten-free - a quick label check does the trick. The real magic happens with the marshmallows: opt for a gluten-free brand to keep the whimsy without the worry. As for the fruits – mandarin oranges, pineapple, and cherries – they're naturally gluten-free, but do watch out for any additives in canned versions. Pecans and coconut are safe havens in our gluten-free journey.