Ambrosia is a creamy fruit salad, traditionally based on pineapple, coconut and berries Cocktail, cream and nuts. This light version mainly uses fresh products. Fruit, especially berries and bananas. I want ambrosia and I completely forgot I created this recipe in 2009. I found the old one again Post and update photos. Hope you like it! For even greater pleasure in serving Fruit.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Pineapple
- Essential for a healthy ambrosia salad! Opt for pineapple or crushed sweets. Canned pineapple with juice. Don't forget to empty it, otherwise you will lose it the salad will be watery. I have not tried to make this salad with fresh ingredients either frozen pineapple, but I'm sure that would work!
Mandarin Oranges
- another classic ingredient! Make sure they are full of juice. Add a little syrup and drain well so that the consistency of the salad is perfect.
Shredded Coconut
- depending on your tastes you can choose between sweetened or unsweetened Moderate preference. I generally tend to avoid unsweetened shredded coconut this makes this dish very sweet. I really like these shredded coconuts from Bob's Red Mill. For salad, because it is cut into small pieces and softens very well while the salad rests.
Mini Marshmallows
- add a fun and cute touch Add texture to the mix. You can opt for classic white or jazz marshmallows. Enhance the flavour with fun, fruity marshmallows to add colour and flavour.
Greek Yogurt Or Cream
- this is where the creaminess comes into play. The choice between Greek yogurt and sour cream depends on your preference for a tangy flavour. Greek yogurt is slightly tangier and lighter, while sour cream offers a richer flavour. Consistency. Personally, I love using plain Greek yogurt for a protein boost. a bit! If you prefer you can use a flavoured yogurt, for example: Add the vanilla yogurt. Enhances the flavour of this salad.
Marasquino Cherries
- Besides being beautiful, they add a touch of sweetness. The salad stands out visually. They are perfect for garnishing and transforming your dish into one. Gift for the party.
How To Do This Ambrosia Salad
Preparation
- Start Drain the canned fruit. This ensures that the salad is not too watery.
Match
- In In a large bowl, combine the pineapple goodness and grated tangerines. Coconut, mini marshmallows and your choice of Greek yogurt or sour cream. East It is important to mix the mixture thoroughly. This way you can preserve fruit and marshmallows intact and ensures that everything is evenly covered without getting soaked.
Legal
- Once Mix, cover the container and place in the refrigerator to cool. 1-2 hours. This step is essential because it allows the flavours to mix and contributes to the creaminess. Coconut.
Serve
- When Now you can serve. Remove the bowl and mix quickly. Decorate yours Maraschino cherry salad with an additional sprinkling of shredded coconut Make it cute.
Variations
- If there is a Feel free to omit fruits you don't have or don't like and add more than one. of your favourites.
- Use fresh Citrus fruits instead of cans.
- Add Grapes or peaches.
- Below Pistachios, walnuts or walnuts.
- Some people Add maraschino cherries on top.
- Try mine Yogurt whipped cream instead of Cool Whip.
Why I love this recipe
Easy Too Prep
- Only 6 simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep time are needed. To make this healthy ambrosia salad. I loved it!
Family Favourite
- This is a classic recipe that has stood the test of time.
Perfect For Holidays
- This is a great dish to bring to parties or festive meals like Christmas. Easter and Thanksgiving.
Healthier Options
- With this version I offer healthier alternatives such as: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or sour cream and reduce your intake Unsweetened coconut flake sugar.
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What is this? Ambrosia salad?
Green Ambrosia salad is a classic Southern fruit salad, but if you didn't grow up with it In the South you may be wondering what that damn ambrosia salad is, so let me tell you. You will be satisfied very quickly.
This vegan Ambrosia salad originates from the South, but that is where the name “ambrosia” comes from. Greek and Roman mythology. It means “nectar of the gods” and that's what it was associated with immortality. Although this dish certainly cannot promise anything Immortality can promise a divine taste.
Healthy Ambrosia salad is usually prepared with canned pineapple, tangerine and mini Marshmallow, whipped cream, cream, coconut and cherries. I see too some variations with ricotta, mayonnaise, cream, nuts and others Types of fruit.
Why does this happen? Is it called ambrosia salad?
"Ambrosia" In Greek mythology it is the food of the gods. From then comes the healthy ambrosia salad until the 19th century, when fruits like oranges and coconuts were exotic and hard to find.