Simple Ambrosia Salad – Spend With Pennies

Ambrosia Salad

It is a household favourite and one I all the time appeared ahead to as a child!

• Regardless of its identify, ambrosia salad is a a candy fluff salad – virtually a dessert that’s usually served as a facet for Easter, Thanksgiving or at potlucks.
• This salad, aka 5-cup salad wants simply 5 elements and 5 minutes of prep.
• It’s good for holidays and potlucks because it’s greatest made forward of time.

Elements for Ambrosia Salad

• Yogurt/Bitter Cream – The creamy base begins with both bitter cream or Greek yogurt. Our household has all the time used bitter cream, which is sweetened by the marshmallows. Be happy to attempt vanilla yogurt or whipped topping (comparable to Cool Whip) in place.
• Fruit – Our household’s recipe for Ambrosia Salad has coconut shreds, mandarin oranges, and pineapple, however you’ll be able to combine issues up with fruit cocktail or canned peaches. For a contemporary taste, stir in contemporary fruit like grapes, bananas, blueberries, or strawberries.
• Additions – Whereas this recipe is scrumptious by itself, you’ll be able to add different elements. Attempt including maraschino cherries or nuts like walnuts or pecans to provide it a bit of additional crunch and taste.

Find out how to Make Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a good facet to whip up if you’re brief on time!

1. Drain the pineapple and oranges (per the recipe beneath).
2. Add all elements besides oranges and blend effectively. Gently fold in oranges.
3. Let chill within the fridge for at the least 4 hours.

Ideas for Ambrosia Salad

• Remember to make this salad forward of time to mix the flavors and soften the marshmallows.
• Drain the canned fruit so the dish isn’t watery.
• Gently fold within the mandarin oranges final, as they are often fragile and break aside.