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Ambrosia Salad on a plate
Melissa Hart

Citrus Ambrosia Salad

Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 navel oranges
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Remove orange peel and white pith; cut flesh bite-size over a bowl.
  2. Drain oranges and pineapple in a colander 10 minutes to avoid watery dressing.
  3. Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks.
  4. Fold oranges, pineapple, coconut, marshmallows, and pecans into cream just to coat.
  5. Refrigerate 1 hour; serve within 6 hours while fruit retains texture.