healthy Light Chiquita Banana Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Cook Time:

15 - 25 Minutes

Serves:

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recipe4162010-06-02T17:06:47-08:00
healthy Light Chiquita Banana Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Prep Time: 15-25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Rating:

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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.

Ingredients:

  • 3   whole Chiquita Bananas (yellow with green tips*), sliced
  • 1   cup Pineapple chunks
  • 10   oz. can Mandarin oranges, drained, juice reserved
  • 1/2   cup non-fat 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:

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%.



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Recipe Comments

  • October 5, 2011
    Chiquita
     
    @ambrosia salad - This recipe makes 4 servings and the approximate serving size is 1 cup. Depending on the size of bananas you find at your local grocery store, the serving size could be as small as 3/4 cup. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
  • October 4, 2011
    ambrosia salad
     
    what is the serving size
  • August 8, 2011
    Mom Mably
     
    Looks like a nice recipe
  • June 15, 2011
    Indu
     
    Try using Plain yogurt instead of vanilla yogurt. Its fabulous!
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