Best Italian Ambrosia Salad Recipes

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AMBROSIA SALAD (THE BEST FRUIT SALAD)



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (20 oz) cans crushed pineapple (drained)
4 (15 oz) cans mandarin oranges (drained)
1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip
1 (8 oz) container of sour cream
1 (10.5 oz) package miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup shredded coconut (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple, mandarin oranges, Cool Whip, sour cream, marshmallows, and shredded coconut together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Tastes even better when chilled overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 cal

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

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

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

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 :

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

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

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

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

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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