Straightforward Ambrosia Salad – Spend With Pennies

Ambrosia Salad

It is a household favourite and one I all the time regarded ahead to as a child!

• Regardless of its identify, ambrosia salad is a a candy fluff salad – nearly a dessert that’s usually served as a aspect for Easter, Thanksgiving or at potlucks.
• This salad, aka 5-cup salad wants simply 5 components and 5 minutes of prep.
• It’s excellent for holidays and potlucks because it’s greatest made forward of time.

Elements for Ambrosia Salad

• Yogurt/Bitter Cream – The creamy base begins with both bitter cream or Greek yogurt. Our household has all the time used bitter cream, which is sweetened by the marshmallows. Be at liberty to strive vanilla yogurt or whipped topping (resembling Cool Whip) in place.
• Fruit – Our household’s recipe for Ambrosia Salad has coconut shreds, mandarin oranges, and pineapple, however you’ll be able to combine issues up with fruit cocktail or canned peaches. For a recent taste, stir in recent fruit like grapes, bananas, blueberries, or strawberries.
• Additions – Whereas this recipe is scrumptious by itself, you’ll be able to add different components. Attempt including maraschino cherries or nuts like walnuts or pecans to present it a bit of additional crunch and taste.

The best way to Make Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a good aspect to whip up if you’re quick on time!

1. Drain the pineapple and oranges (per the recipe beneath).
2. Add all components besides oranges and blend properly. Gently fold in oranges.
3. Let chill within the fridge for at the least 4 hours.

Suggestions for Ambrosia Salad

• Make sure you make this salad forward of time to mix the flavors and soften the marshmallows.
• Drain the canned fruit so the dish isn’t watery.
• Gently fold within the mandarin oranges final, as they are often fragile and break aside.