Best Melon Ambrosia Salad Recipes
AMBROSIA SALAD
Remember this classic? You might be surprised at how it satisfies a modern palate, even as it gives a retro wink to the last century.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the pecans on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring once halfway through, until lightly browned and toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the pecans to a medium bowl and cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer to stiff peaks. Stir in the sour cream by hand until combined. Stir in the marshmallows, pineapple and coconut. Gently fold in the mandarin oranges. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
- Right before serving, roughly chop the pecans. Fold the pecans and maraschino cherries into the ambrosia salad. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
WATERMELON AMBROSIA SALAD
Make and share this Watermelon Ambrosia Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by opera_vanderzee
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut watermelon into a basket. Melon ball the fruit out of all the pieces. You will need about 4 cups of balls and save the rest for another use. In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail, oranges, cherries, pineapple, marshmellows and watermelon balls. Add soda, toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. (about 2 hours) Just before serving, stir in coconut and spoon into the basket.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 20.6, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 60.8, Protein 3.8
AMBROSIA FRUIT SALAD
EASY EASY EASY. If you like maraschino cherries you can use them, if not remember there are maraschino cherries in your fruit cocktail. Also, a little juice from the maraschino cherries will color your fruit salad a festive red.
Provided by Kimberley Teal
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, coconut, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 62.3 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
MELON AMBROSIA SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cantaloupe, grapes, and coconut. Fold in yogurt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Best served the same day.To serve, stir mixture and spoon onto lettuce leaves. Sprinkle nuts over the top. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.NOTE: A combination of two kinds of melon makes a colorful salad combination. Mixture can easily be doubled and served in an attractive glass bowl for buffets or as a brunch side dish.
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AMBROSIA SALAD
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
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.
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