Creamy Crunchy Ambrosia Salad

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 cup
Course
Side

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.

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

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.