A traditional Nothing beats my nana’s Ambrosia Salad Nana make it the best, American dessert, ambrosia salad has been served on tables for many generations, usually during holiday parties or joyous family get-togethers. The word “ambrosia” means “food of the gods” in Greek mythology, suggesting that this dish is a delectable confection appropriate for heavenly creatures. Ambrosia salad is thought to have Southern beginnings and gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century, despite its precise origins being rather obscure. This creamy, fruity mixture usually contains small marshmallows, coconut, and a variety of canned or fresh fruits, all of which are held together by a sweet binder like yoghurt, sour cream, or whipped topping.
The prep time: Ten minutes.
Overall Time: Ten minutes
8 servings
Recipe By: Georgia Lynn
This salad is excellent either as a light dessert or as a sweet side dish to go with a variety of main courses, especially at barbecues or potlucks. It is a cool contrast to hearty meals like creamy casseroles or grilled meats. Some people like to eat it as part of a brunch feast, where it goes well with pastries and egg dishes. A modern and health-conscious variation of Ambrosia Salad is sometimes served with a mixed greens salad. To make this adaptable meal look more beautiful during banquets or gatherings, it can also be served in individual serving glasses.
Ingredients For Ambrosia Salad:
- 1 cup of drained canned pineapple chunks
- One cup of drained canned mandarin oranges
- One cup of halved and stemmed maraschino cherries
- One cup of shredded coconut with sugar
- One cup of little marshmallows
- 1/2 cup (optional) chopped pecans or walnuts
- One cup of whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) or sour cream
Instructions For Ambrosia Salad:
- Put the maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple chunks into a sizable mixing bowl. Toss to combine the fruits gently.
- Fill the bowl with the small marshmallows and the crushed coconut. Now is the time to fold in the nuts, if you have chosen to use them.
- Depending on your desire, spoon in the whipped topping or sour cream. Fold in the mixture until all the ingredients are fully combined and the creamy element coats the fruit evenly.
- Before serving, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the salad for at least one hour. The flavours combine during this chilling period, and the marshmallows soften a little.
- Gently toss the Ambrosia Salad before serving.
AMBROSIA SALAD: WHAT IS IT?
- The ambrosia salad recipe from today is a little retro.
- I have happy memories of my grandmother baking ambrosia for almost every church event.
- Ambrosia comes in a variety of forms, and it seems that every grandmother has her own special recipe. This recipe has been made with cottage cheese, sour cream or vanilla custard; some variations even exclude the almonds.
Nourishment : 289 kcal, 41g of carbohydrates, 4g of protein, 14g of fat, 8g of saturated fat, 2g of polyunsaturated fat, 4g of monounsaturated fat, 5 mg of cholesterol, 46 mg of sodium, 250 mg of potassium, 4g of fibre, 32g of sugar, 599 IU of vitamin A, 16 mg of vitamin C, 90 mg of calcium, and 1 mg of iron.
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