Summer Fruit Ambrosia
Bursting with vibrant flavors and a creamy twist, Summer Fruit Ambrosia is the ultimate no-bake dessert or side dish for warm-weather gatherings. This refreshing recipe combines a medley of fresh pineapple, juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, seedless grapes, and succulent mandarin oranges, all blended with soft mini marshmallows and shredded sweetened coconut for a delightful texture. The fruit is enveloped in a luscious dressing made with vanilla Greek yogurt, whipped topping, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, while optional fresh mint leaves add a subtle, cooling hint of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and chilled for maximum enjoyment, this crowd-pleasing ambrosia is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and summer celebrations. Serve it cold and enjoy a taste of sunshine in every colorful, creamy bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) fresh pineapple
- 2 cups (hulled and sliced) strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup (drained if canned) mandarin oranges
- 1.5 cups (halved) seedless green grapes
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (thawed) whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon (finely chopped, optional) fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Wash all the fresh fruits thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks, hull and slice the strawberries, halve the grapes, and set all the prepared fruits aside in a large mixing bowl.
Add the blueberries and mandarin oranges to the prepared fruit mixture in the bowl.
Sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut and mini marshmallows over the fruit mixture.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla Greek yogurt, whipped topping, and honey until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold the yogurt mixture into the fruit and coconut mixture using a large spatula, being careful not to crush the fruit.
If desired, add finely chopped fresh mint leaves for a hint of refreshing flavor and stir gently to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ambrosia for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the ambrosia a gentle stir and transfer it to a serving dish or individual bowls.
Serve cold as a light dessert or a side dish at summer gatherings, picnics, or barbecues.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.0 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.4 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 285.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1482 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
