Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Ambrosia Salad

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Here is  sweet and delicious salad that can be eaten with a meal or as a dessert.  Ambrosia Salad is a traditional Southern United States dish that was very popular in the 1970s. The name is most likely derived from Greek mythology where it was known as the "food of the Greek gods". There are many variations of this dish, but it is basically a fruit salad with coconut and cream.  It's a light and delicious salad perfect for any potluck, barbeque or buffet. 



 Ingredients:
1 (11oz) can drained crushed pineapple
1 (15oz) can drained mandarin oranges
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup shredded sweet coconut
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions: 
Mix all ingredients together and chill in fridge for 1-2 hours.  Serve as a side or dessert.

 


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39 comments:

  1. Gorgeous salad...........presented well too.

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  2. When I checked out your post I couldn't believe that I had decided to make this very yummy treat for the NY's party we are going as well..Love it! Thanks for checking out my blog and commenting and a very safe and healthy NY..Your friend @ iliketobakeandcook.blogspot.com

    M. J. <3

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  3. This is something I have never seen before. What an interesting yummy treat

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  4. Thats such a perfect salad :-) Sweet and really cute!!
    Have a lovely New Year!!

    Regards,
    Manju
    http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com

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  5. Oh wow! This really brings me back. Thanks for reminding me of this really yummy recipe. Great pics!

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  6. Delicious...first time here,following you dear.Please do drop at my space.
    Cheers
    nalini

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  7. This is so funny! You were making Watergate Salad and I was thinking about making Ambrosia Salad. Our minds must be moving along the same track right now. Are you going to use this for your 70's party? I was raised in the South and I can tell you that Ambrosia Salad was a classic 'must have' every Christmas. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe here.

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  8. This is such a classic, and I love the your recipe doesn't have mayo (which I hate) in it. Sour cream is a great substitution.

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  9. Love the addition of sour cream. Great classic recipe!

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  10. This reminds me of my nana! Thank you for sharing! HUGS and happy new year!!!

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  11. I have never eaten marshmallows in a salad, this looks intriguing! Loved this recipe!

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  12. Being a girl from the South, I'm well familiar with this...one of my favorites!

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  14. I remember discovering this salad in my college dorm cafeteria! I filled up my plate whenever it was served :) I need to make yours...mmmmmmm.

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  15. A lot of people get freaked out by ambrosia salad, but I actually love it! Save a big bowl for me please!

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  16. I love this Ramona! Sweet and light and don't even get me started on how I feel about coconut! So pretty, too! : )

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  17. haha this is one of the dihes i just can't fathom! Maybe I just need to try it...

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  18. I adore ambrosia! Thanks for posting the recipe.

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  19. This is so quick to pull together. No reason we can't have this often. Love your picture.

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  20. I never add this much coconut, and I add more sour cream and more marshmallows. Always a delicious side dish to any summer meal.

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  21. Wow!! Just look at that delicious salad.. Looks so good..

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  22. I love that you add shredded coconut and crushed pineapple in this sweet salad,sweet citrusy YUM pass me the spoon please ;)

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  23. This is totally calling to my citrusy, sweet cravings lately! What a delicious dessert!

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  24. I've never made this before and only remember having it a few times growing up. It's time this dish and I become reacquainted.

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  25. I left out the coconut but added about 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. YUMMY!!

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  34. This was a staple at all family BBQ's in the 70's and 80's when I grew up.

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