Vegan Classic Ambrosia Salad
Bring a modern, plant-based twist to a nostalgic favorite with this Vegan Classic Ambrosia Salad. This vibrant, no-cook dessert combines juicy pineapple chunks, sweet mandarin oranges, and halved red seedless grapes with fluffy vegan marshmallows, shredded coconut, and crunchy chopped pecans for a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Tossed in a luscious, dairy-free coconut cream dressing with a hint of vanilla, this salad is effortlessly creamy and beautifully tropical. Ready in just 15 minutes and naturally gluten-free, it’s the perfect chilled treat for potlucks, picnics, or festive gatherings. Indulge in this vegan ambrosia salad and add a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dessert to your lineup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 cup mini vegan marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Drain the canned pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges well to remove excess juice.
Slice the red seedless grapes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, mini vegan marshmallows, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans to the bowl with the grapes.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the coconut cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
Pour the coconut cream mixture over the fruit and marshmallow mix in the large bowl.
Gently fold the ingredients together using a spatula, ensuring that everything is evenly coated with the coconut cream mixture.
Transfer the ambrosia salad to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend and the salad to chill.
Serve the Vegan Classic Ambrosia Salad chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.1 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 5% | |
*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.
