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.
Ingredients
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2 cups miniature marshmallows
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3/4 cup chopped toasted California walnuts, plus additional for topping
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1/2 cup coconut flakes
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1 (20-oz.) can juice packed pineapple tidbits or chunks, well drained
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1 1/2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
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1 (15-oz.) can mandarin oranges, well drained
Variations
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Swap out half of the Greek yogurt with low-fat sour cream.
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Omit the canned pineapple and replace with 2 (15-oz.) cans fruit cocktail, well drained.
PREPARATION
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Stir together marshmallows, walnuts, coconut and pineapple in a large bowl. Fold in yogurt, then carefully fold in oranges.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Top with additional toasted walnuts just before serving.
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