Ambrosia Salad; Fruit Salad

Submitted by JMigs0

"Power Foods for Kids: Ambrosia Salad Another recipe from Parents Magazine: Boost your child's immunity with this delicious dish, filled with nutrients kids need for optimal health. Serve for dessert, or for lunch with some crackers or bread."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, 2 Tbs. juice reserved
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 3 oranges, peeled, sectioned, and halved
• 1 small green apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 small red apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1⁄2 cup mini marshmallows

directions

1. In large bowl, combine mandarin oranges, pineapple, orange sections, and sliced apples.
2. In small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbs. juice reserved from mandarin oranges, yogurt, sugar, and salt.
3. Pour over fruit and gently toss to coat.
4. Sprinkle with coconut and marshmallows.

Reviews

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

Refreshing flavors and the small amount of marshmallows really make it good. I did use a lot more yogurt in it. Thanks for posting,JMigs. Roxygirl