Italian 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 :

AMBROSIA SALAD

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This delicious Ambrosia Salad is so easy to make and always a big hit with kids and adults alike! Made in just one bowl, this classic dessert salad is the perfection addition to your next gathering!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 oz Cool Whip (, lite is fine)
1/2 cup sour cream (, light is fine)
11 oz mandarin oranges (drained)
20 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
10 oz maraschino cherries (drained, halved, and patted dry)
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews optional)

Steps:

Fold sour cream into Cool Whip in a large serving bowl.
Fold in remaining ingredients making sure the pineapple, oranges, and cherries have been properly drained.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD

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I start this with plenty of fruit, add the yogurt for dressing, then mix in just enough marshmallows and coconut so it tastes like the fresh and creamy version I grew up with. It's a well-loved recipe in my home now. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (8-1/4 ounces) fruit cocktail, drained
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup green grapes
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 medium banana, sliced
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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 SALAD

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Make and share this Ambrosia Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla pudding
8 ounces whipped topping
1/2 cup milk
20 ounces crushed pineapple, well drained
15 ounces peaches, drained and diced (not in heavy syrup)
11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup halved maraschino cherry, drained

Steps:

Beat together pudding, whipped topping and milk. Fold in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

ITALIAN AMBROSIA

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Make and share this Italian Ambrosia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tropical fruit cocktail, drained
1 lb seedless green grape, washed, picked from stems
1 (15 ounce) container sour cream
1 (4 ounce) container mascarpone, room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows

Steps:

Add sugar to mascarpone and mix well by hand or electric mixer.
Add sour cream and mix well.
Place all ingredients in mixing bowl.
Stir fruit gently, mixing well.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Just before serving, spoon into a pretty glass or crystal serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 60, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 38.1, Protein 2.7

ITALIAN AMBROSIA SALAD

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Make and share this Italian Ambrosia Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bella Mia

Categories Coconut

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup green grape
1/2 cup dates, pitted, cut up
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup almonds, slivered

Steps:

Combine mandarin oranges, bananas, green grapes, dates and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Whip whipping cream and combine with mayannaise and fold into fruit mixture.
Mix in coconut and almonds.
Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.3, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 315.6, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 27.7, Protein 3.5

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