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Christmas Ambrosia Salad
A classic and refreshing holiday tradition featuring a colorful mix of citrus, pineapple, and coconut folded into a light, airy cream base. Often garnished with pomegranate seeds or cherries for a festive look, it offers a sweet and cooling contrast to savory holiday dishes. This hydrating and nostalgic salad is a beloved staple of family gatherings and community festive potlucks.
A classic and refreshing holiday tradition featuring a colorful mix of citrus, pineapple, and coconut folded into a light, airy cream base. Often garnished with pomegranate seeds or cherries for a festive look, it offers a sweet and cooling contrast to savory holiday dishes. This hydrating and nostalgic salad is a beloved staple of family gatherings and community festive potlucks.
Ingredients
- 560 g Pineapple chunks
- 320 g Orange segments
- 1 piece(s) Banana
- 225 g Seedless grapes
- 2 tbsp Kiwis
- 55 g Fresh cranberries
- 25 cup Mini marshmallows
- 15 tbsp Coconut flakes
- 25 cup Chopped walnuts
- 350 g Plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Rosemary sprig
- 1 cup Sugared cranberries
Instructions
- Drain the canned pineapple chunks and mandarin orange segments
- Peel and slice the banana, and wash the grapes
- Peel and dice the kiwi
- Gently combine the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin orange segments, banana, grapes, kiwi, mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, and toasted chopped walnuts
- Add the Greek yogurt and gently fold until everything is evenly coated
- Cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour
- Before serving, spoon into bowls and garnish with fresh cranberries, sugared cranberries, and sprigs of rosemary, then serve
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