Best Melon Ambrosia Salad Recipes

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SWEET AND SPICY MELON SALAD



Sweet and Spicy Melon Salad image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons agave syrup
Juice of 2 limes
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch kosher salt
3 cups cantaloupe balls (scooped with a melon baller; about 1 melon)
3 cups honeydew balls (scooped with a melon baller; about 1 melon)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Add the agave, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cantaloupe and honeydew to the bowl along with the mint leaves and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve as is, or for a more intense flavor, refrigerate for a few hours and up to overnight and toss again before 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 :

CLASSIC AMBROSIA SALAD - 5 CUP FRUIT SALAD



Classic Ambrosia Salad - 5 Cup Fruit Salad image

Classic Ambrosia Salad is the perfect vintage recipe for your next family gathering or for any day of the week. 5 cup Fruit Salad recipe to make and easy to remember with only 5 simple ingredients.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Dessert     Salad     Side Dish

Time 12h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup shredded or flaked coconut
1 cup canned pineapple, drained (tidbits, chunks or shredded)
1 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Gently mix all ingredients together.
  • Cover and refrigerate approximately 12 to 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WATERMELON AMBROSIA SALAD



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

Provided by opera_vanderzee

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium watermelon
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage, cold
1/4 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Cut watermelon into a basket. Melon ball the fruit out of all the pieces. You will need about 4 cups of balls and save the rest for another use. In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail, oranges, cherries, pineapple, marshmellows and watermelon balls. Add soda, toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. (about 2 hours) Just before serving, stir in coconut and spoon into the basket.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 20.6, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 60.8, Protein 3.8

MELON AMBROSIA SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cantaloupe medium peeled, seeded, and diced (about 3 cups)
1 cup green seedless grape halved
1/2 cup coconut shredded
1 (8-ounce) container vanilla yogurt or peach lowfat yogurt
bibb lettuce, or leaf lettuce
1/3 cup nuts chopped
Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cantaloupe, grapes, and coconut. Fold in yogurt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Best served the same day.To serve, stir mixture and spoon onto lettuce leaves. Sprinkle nuts over the top. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.NOTE: A combination of two kinds of melon makes a colorful salad combination. Mixture can easily be doubled and served in an attractive glass bowl for buffets or as a brunch side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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