Best Tropical Pina Colada Ambrosia Salad Recipes

PINA COLADA FRUIT SALAD

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Give friends a taste of the tropics on warm summer days with this refreshing fruit blend. For a little extra punch, you might add a splash of coconut rum. -Carol Farnsworth, Greenwood, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pineapple-orange juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
1-1/2 cups green grapes
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Thinly sliced fresh mint, optional

Steps:

For dressing, mix first 5 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place fruit in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, top with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PINA COLADA SALAD

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Coconut lovers check this out! This dessert is so delicious, I made it for a teacher's luncheon, and they sent me to the office to make copies for everyone.

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (3 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip
3 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup white sugar

Steps:

Mix crushed pineapple with juice, instant pudding and coconut.
Fold in Cool Whip.
Cream together cream cheese and sugar in separate bowl.
Then fold into other mixture; chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 11.7, Sodium 161.7, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 33.9, Protein 1.7

PINA COLADA MOLDED SALAD

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My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I'm retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. -Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup cream of coconut
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup lemon-lime soda
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Pineapple chunks and freshly shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. In a large saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in the cream of coconut, sour cream, soda and reserved pineapple juice. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Fold in the flaked coconut, nuts and reserved pineapple. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. , To serve, unmold salad onto a platter. Fill the center with pineapple chunks and shredded coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.