Best Dirtie Gertie Ambrosia Salad Recipes

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AMBROSIA SALAD



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This delicious Ambrosia Salad is so easy to make and always a big hit with kids and adults alike! Made in just one bowl, this classic dessert salad is the perfection addition to your next gathering!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz Cool Whip (, lite is fine)
1/2 cup sour cream (, light is fine)
11 oz mandarin oranges (drained)
20 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
10 oz maraschino cherries (drained, halved, and patted dry)
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews optional)

Steps:

  • Fold sour cream into Cool Whip in a large serving bowl.
  • Fold in remaining ingredients making sure the pineapple, oranges, and cherries have been properly drained.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AMBROSIA SALAD



Ambrosia Salad image

During last-minute menu planning, I often include this classic ambrosia salad recipe because I keep the ingredients on hand. -Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, marshmallows and coconut. Add sour cream and toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Nutrition Facts :

DIRTIE GERTIE AMBROSIA SALAD.



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When I was a girl my grandma from New Orleans would make this, and it stuck with me!!The ingredients are simple, but it is far greater than the sum of its parts. Add pistachios for an extra crunch (and extra protein,haha ;P).

Provided by G W

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 Cup c heavy cream (chilled)
1/4 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 Cup c sour cream
4 Cups c mini marshmallows either regular or fruit-flavored ones like the colored ones
1 1/2 c shredded coconut
11 oz mandarin oranges, drain well
3/4 cups c marachino cherries (no stems!!)
1 c pineapple tidbits

Steps:

  • 1. Mix Sour Cream, Whipping Cream, Vanilla well.
  • 2. Add fruit and marshmallow ingredients
  • 3. Add powder sugar and mix well
  • 4. Refridgerate well after mixing.
  • 5. Serve to your love ones!

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