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Ambrosia Salad Fruit Salad Recipe

This vibrant Ambrosia Salad is a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for kids! Packed with immunity-boosting fruits like mandarin oranges, pineapple, and apples, this recipe is a fun and healthy way to ensure your little ones get the vitamins and minerals they need. A simple, refreshing dessert or a light lunch served with crackers – it's a winner all around! Get the recipe from Parents Magazine (inspired recipe).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 197.2 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ambrosia Salad Fruit Salad

  • 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple
  • 1 orange
  • 1 medium green apple
  • 1 medium red apple
  • ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • a pinch of salt
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows

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How to Make Ambrosia Salad Fruit Salad

  1. Peel and segment 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, reserving ¼ cup juice.
  2. Dice 2 cups fresh pineapple.
  3. Separate and roughly chop 1 orange into segments.
  4. Core and thinly slice 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended).
  5. In a large bowl, gently combine the mandarin oranges, pineapple, orange segments, and sliced apples.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of the reserved mandarin orange juice, ½ cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  7. Pour the yogurt mixture over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
  8. Sprinkle with ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut and ½ cup mini marshmallows.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

6g

Carbs

15g

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