Best Christmas Ambrosia Recipes

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CHRISTMAS AMBROSIA



Christmas Ambrosia image

My mom always served this colorful, refreshing salad/dessert at Christmastime. Wouldn't be Christmas without it! I don't know where the recipe came from, but we're a southern family, so perhaps it's a southern tradition, I'm not really sure.

Provided by ALMaggie52

Categories     Oranges

Time 1h

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -2 navel orange
1 -2 blood orange
1 -2 pink grapefruit
2 -3 tangerines
1 (16 ounce) bag shredded coconut
1 (16 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows (optional)

Steps:

  • Depending on how much you want, and how colorful you want it, you can vary the fruits each time you make it.
  • Carefully separate the fruits into sections and remove all membranes.
  • Mix well into bowl and top with shredded coconut and miniature marshmallows, if so desired. Chill before serving.
  • Can be served as a salad or a dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 36, Sodium 300.7, Carbohydrate 75.1, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 64.3, Protein 4.8

CHRISTMAS AMBROSIA SALAD



CHRISTMAS AMBROSIA SALAD image

The Holidays are on their way and what are those Holiday meals without Ambrosia? It simply fits with the ham, turkey, and the Green Bean Casserole...Not to mention all the goodies in between. This is a very colorful Ambrosia. Hope you find a place for it on your table. SEASONS GREETINGS !! "He Is The Reason For The Season." (to me).

Provided by Jewel Hall @0124

Categories     Fruit Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 ounce(s) can of manderin orange sections, drained
8 ounce(s) can of pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup(s) minature marshmallows
1 cup(s) fresh red seedless grapes, halved
6 ounce(s) of sour cream
1 cup(s) coconut, flaked
1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Mix together in a medium size glass bowl: orange sections, pineapple chunks, marshmallows, grapes, and sour cream. Gently combine. CHILL several hours or over night. (The night before you are to serve your meal).
  • Right before serving, gently add coconut and pecan pieces, combine well.

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