Creamy Crunchy Ambrosia Salad

DESCRIPTION

Adding Greek yogurt instead of sour cream gives this classic a fresh twist. Toasted walnuts add great crunch as well as a nice nutty flavor.

Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 cup
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
330 cal
Total Fat
15g g
Saturated Fat
3g g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9.499g g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.954g g
Cholesterol
0mg mg
Sodium
65mg mg
Carbohydrates
43g g
Dietary Fiber
4g g
Total Sugars
34g g
Protein
11g g
Vitamin D
0mcg (0%) mcg
Calcium
120mg (8%) mg
Iron
1mg (6%) mg
Potassium
380mg (8%) mg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted California walnuts, plus additional for topping

  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes

  • 1 (20-oz.) can juice packed pineapple tidbits or chunks, well drained

  • 1 1/2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt

  • 1 (15-oz.) can mandarin oranges, well drained

Variations

  • Swap out half of the Greek yogurt with low-fat sour cream.

  • Omit the canned pineapple and replace with 2 (15-oz.) cans fruit cocktail, well drained.

Preparation

  1. Stir together marshmallows, walnuts, coconut and pineapple in a large bowl. Fold in yogurt, then carefully fold in oranges.

  2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  3. Top with additional toasted walnuts just before serving.