Holiday Ambrosia Salad Recipes

AMBROSIA SALAD

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During last-minute menu planning, I often include this classic ambrosia salad recipe because I keep the ingredients on hand. -Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows and coconut. Add sour cream and toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts :

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AMBROSIA SALAD

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We took a traditional side dish and turned it into the best Christmas Holiday Ambrosia Salad. Loaded with cranberries, pecans, mandarin oranges and more. A holiday favorite!

Provided by Nicole Cook

Categories Salads and Soups

Time 12h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 14 ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1 8 ounce can shredded pineapple, drained
1 11-15 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
8 ounces of homemade or store-bought whipped cream
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, both pineapples and mandarin oranges.
Add the whipped cream and vanilla yogurt. Mix and combine well.
Gently fold in the marshmallows, coconut and pecans.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Serve chilled. Serve on lettuce or spinach leaves for holiday serving - looks incredibly festive!

HOLIDAY AMBROSIA SALAD

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My Mom would make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it has been a family favorite for three generations. The dressing is gently cooked, and the salad so light you can serve it anytime.

Provided by Dad

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup shredded coconut
4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cool.
Whisk the sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and reserved pineapple juice together in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Pour over cooled pasta, and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.
Stir the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges into the pasta mixture. Mix in the coconut if desired. Stir in the frozen whipped topping until evenly blended. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 101.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD

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EASY EASY EASY. If you like maraschino cherries you can use them, if not remember there are maraschino cherries in your fruit cocktail. Also, a little juice from the maraschino cherries will color your fruit salad a festive red.

Provided by Kimberley Teal

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 ½ cups shredded coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, coconut, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 62.3 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

LAZY DAYS AMBROSIA

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My grandma's ambrosia salad has become a staple at every holiday dinner.

Provided by Tracy Saks

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 (15 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, or more to taste

Steps:

Mix pineapple and pudding mix together in a bowl until pudding mixture is smooth. Fold fruit cocktail and oranges into pudding.
Fold whipped topping into pudding mixture until smooth; top with coconut.
Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 35.4 g

DOLE'S HOLIDAY AMBROSIA

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A really quick and easy to assemble Ambrosia that is great for a hot summer day. This recipe came from a magazine years ago. Prep time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Judith N.

Categories Pineapple

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple in juice or 1 (20 ounce) can syrup
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup nuts
3/4 cup sour cream or 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

Drain pineapple.
Drain oranges.
Combine pineapple, oranges, grapes, marshmallows, coconut, and nuts.
Mix sour cream and sugar.
Stir into fruit mixture.
Chill well and serve.

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