Ambrosia Salad Recipes

 

Cranberry Ambrosia Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  • 1. In a food processor, cover and process cranberries until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in pineapple and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 2. Just before serving, fold in marshmallows, whipped cream and pecans. If desired, top with additional chopped pecans.

Ambrosia Salad

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

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

    2. Pistachio Ambrosia

    Ingredients

    • 2 cans (17 ounces each) fruit cocktail
    • 2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks
    • 2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges
    • 4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
    • 2 cups sour cream
    • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
    • Chopped pecans, optional

    Directions

    • 1. Drain fruit cocktail, pineapple and oranges, reserving 3 cups juice. Set fruit aside; pour juice into a 4-qt. bowl. Add pudding mix and mix until smooth. Stir in sour cream. Add whipped topping and mix until smooth. Fold in fruit; chill for several hours. Top with pecans just before serving if desired.

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