Grandma's Ambrosia Salad
Make Grandma's Ambrosia Salad with our easy-to-follow recipe. A delightful fruit salad that's perfect for picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 1 1/2 cups mandarin orange sections fresh or canned
- 2 medium bananas cut into slices
- 1 pound strawberries cut into slices
- 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, bananas, strawberries, coconut, and lemon juice. Add in the mini marshmallows and mix gently.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with a mixer until it starts to thicken. Add the vanilla extract, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Gently fold in the yogurt.
- Combine the whipped cream mixture with the fruit mixture. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve.