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This heavenly version of ambrosia salad keeps the taste and calories light with a simple non-fat yogurt dressing and delicious Chiquita bananas.
Category:
Dessert, Healthy, Salad
Ingredients:
- 3 whole
Chiquita Bananas, sliced
- 1 cup
Pineapple chunks
- 10 oz.
can Mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved
- 1/2 cup
Nonfat vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp.
Lemon juice
- 1/3 cup
Shredded coconut, optional
Instructions for:
healthy Light Chiquita Banana Ambrosia Salad Recipe
In a medium salad bowl combine all ingredients and stir gently. Chill for at least 10 minutes. For a thinner dressing add in a tablespoon or more of the reserved juice.
Variations: Add other fruit, such as cherries or diced apples, or stir in chopped nuts. For a sweeter salad add 1 cup miniature marshmallows.
Serving Suggestions: Top slices of angel food cake with Light Ambrosia Salad for a light and creamy dessert.
Beverage Pairings: Serve for brunch with sparkling wine.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 200; Total Fat 0.5 g (Sat 0 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 0 g, Mono 0 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 25 mg; Potassium 570 mg; Total Carbohydrates 49 g; Dietary Fiber 4 g; Total Sugars 37 g; Protein 3 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin B6 20%; Vitamin C 50%; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 10%; Iron 4%.