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Healthy Ambrosia Salad is packed full of pineapple, grapes mandarin oranges, and chopped apples. Coated with a creamy layer of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of coconut, and whipped topping, you will love the flavors in a healthy take on this traditional fruit salad.
I grew up eating Ambrosia fruit salad at Sunday dinners, holidays, and church potlucks. This version is similar to the traditional version but made with healthier ingredients. But, it is so tasty you won't notice the difference.
Ingredients
This healthy Ambrosia salad with apple recipe includes the traditional pineapple, mandarin oranges, and shredded coconut. To mix things up I included green grapes and chopped red apples.
A light cream sauce coats the fruit with Greek yogurt, avocado mayonnaise, and fat-free whipped topping. Lemon and orange juices complement the fruit and also help keep the apple from browning. Salt helps bring out the flavors.
Instructions
This is a quick and simple dish.
Step 1. First, start by chopping your pineapple and slicing the grapes in half. Roughly chop the apple without peeling it into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Drizzle lemon juice over apples to prevent browning Place in a glass bowl and set aside.
Step 2. Next, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and fat-free whipped topping. Whisk in orange juice and salt. Combine the fruit with the dressing and lightly toss to coat the fruit.
Step 3. Place in a glass dish, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. To serve sprinkle with toasted coconut.
What to Serve with Ambrosia Salad
This healthy ambrosia salad recipe is the perfect side dish for Sunday dinner, a holiday brunch, or any time of year.
You might enjoy this recipe with Ham and Cheese Quiche or Easy Oven Baked Salmon.
Looking for more fruit salads for your meal? Check out this colorful Lemonade Fruit Salad by Big Bear's Wife.
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Healthier Ambrosia Salad
Equipment
- Glass covered dish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple fresh, chopped
- 1 can mandarin oranges in light syrup
- 1 cup green grape halves
- 1 cup apple chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut shredded
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt fat free
- 2 tbsp avocado mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup whipped topping fat free
- 1 tbsp orange juice unsweetened
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Chop pineapple and place in colinder to drain with mandarin oranges.
- Wash and chop an apple and grapes. Sprinkle lemon juice on apple to prevent browning. Set aside.
Dressing
- Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and cool whip in a glass bowl.
- Stir in orange juice and salt.
- Add pineapple, mandarin oranges, apple, grapes, and coconut to the dressing. Gently toss to coat with dressing.
- Cover and refridgerate for at least one hour.
Nutrition
December 2024 Update: minor post updates.
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