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!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the fresh fruits thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the blueberries and mandarin oranges to the prepared fruit mixture in the bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut and mini marshmallows over the fruit mixture.

Step 5

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla Greek yogurt, whipped topping, and honey until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Gently fold the yogurt mixture into the fruit and coconut mixture using a large spatula, being careful not to crush the fruit.

Step 7

If desired, add finely chopped fresh mint leaves for a hint of refreshing flavor and stir gently to combine.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ambrosia for at least 1 hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Before serving, give the ambrosia a gentle stir and transfer it to a serving dish or individual bowls.

Step 10

Serve cold as a light dessert or a side dish at summer gatherings, picnics, or barbecues.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1285g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2123.7

Total Fat 59.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 16.3mg	0%
Sodium 280.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 386.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 285.4g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360.0mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 1482.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 69.4%