This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, with marshmallows and assorted fruits it's very similar to ambrosia but with all summer's bounty of freshness!
This creation is a combination of unique flavors that you can hand pick yourself and the perfect dessert for any picnic and BBQ!
Whether you are a plump grape lover or a chunky diced peach lover, these fresh fruits can all be in one bowl of a luscious creamy confection.
So don't miss a chance to take a journey with a big bowl of the delicious fresh fruity Ambrosia style salad!
Step-by-Step
- prepare the fruits removing the seeds, stems, and pits plus cube them in small pieces
- mix the juice and pudding until smooth
- add the fruits to the mixture
- fold the whipped topping in
- decorate the top with more fruit
Other Fruit Suggestions
- red raspberries,
- mango cubed,
- papaya,
- sliced peaches,
- sliced plums,
- fresh cubed figs
- strawberries
- kiwis
- bananas
- oranges
- boysenberries
- pears cubed
Shopping List
- French vanilla pudding (small package)
- fresh mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned
- fresh cubed pineapple
- pineapple juice
- shredded coconut
- fresh blueberries
- fresh red or blackberries
- fresh green grapes halved
- pitted fresh cherries ( save a few for the top)
- miniature marshmallows
- whipped topping thawed
Tips
- always mix the pudding with juice until smooth
- make an assortment of your favorite fruits
- if using bananas dip them in lemon juice so they don't brown
- make sure the whipped topping is thawed first
- remove all pits, stems, and seeds from any fruits you're using
Fresh Fruit Marshmallow Salad Recipe

Yield: 24
This is a delicious fresh fruit salad with marshmallows and whipped topping. A true delight at any bbq
Ingredients
- 1 package of instant French vanilla pudding (small package)
- 3 fresh mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned
- 2 cups fresh cubed pineapple
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh red or blackberries
- 2 cups fresh green grapes
- 2 cups halved and pitted fresh cherries ( save a few for the top)
- 1/2 10-ounce bag of miniature marshmallows
- 1 large container of whipped topping thawed (at around 2 cups)
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the juice with instant pudding.
- Add all the fruits then marshmallows, and fold in the whipped topping.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
- Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Tips
- always mix the pudding with juice until smooth
- make an assortment of your favorite fruits
- if using bananas dip them in lemon juice so they don't brown
- make sure the whipped topping is thawed first
- remove all pits, stems, and seeds from any fruits you're using
Other Fruit Suggestions
- red raspberries,
- mango cubed,
- papaya,
- sliced peaches,
- sliced plums,
- fresh cubed figs
- strawberries
- kiwis
- bananas
- oranges
- boysenberries
- pears cubed
Nutrition Facts
Calories
100.85Fat (grams)
1.97 gSat. Fat (grams)
1.57 gCarbs (grams)
21.13 gFiber (grams)
1.41 gNet carbs
19.74 gSugar (grams)
16.71 gProtein (grams)
1 gSodium (milligrams)
38.17 mgCholesterol (grams)
0.19 mgThese are all copyright-protected images and content. Do not reprint/reuse this recipe or its images without my written permission.
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