{"id":39169,"date":"2023-12-22T06:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T11:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=39169"},"modified":"2023-11-19T18:34:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T23:34:21","slug":"ambrosia-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/12\/22\/ambrosia-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambrosia Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a sweet and refreshing side dish or dessert?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"308\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-44n.png?resize=326%2C308&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39171\" style=\"width:430px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-44n.png?w=326&amp;ssl=1 326w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-44n.png?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Ambrosia Salad recipe is just the thing, it combines pineapple, coconut, mandarin oranges, and mini marshmallows in a creamy base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is Ambrosia Salad?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ambrosia means \u2018food of the gods,\u2019 and this version is a family favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Despite its name, ambrosia salad is a sweet fluff salad that is dessert-like and often served as a side for Easter, Thanksgiving, or at potlucks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This salad, aka 5-cup salad, needs just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s perfect for holidays and potlucks since it\u2019s best made ahead of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients for Ambrosia&nbsp;Salad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yogurt\/Sour Cream \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>The creamy base starts with either sour cream or Greek yogurt. Our family has always used sour cream, which is sweetened by the marshmallows. Feel free to try vanilla yogurt or whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fruit \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Our family\u2019s recipe for Ambrosia Salad has coconut shreds, mandarin oranges, and pineapple, but you can mix things up with a fruit cocktail or canned peaches. For a fresh flavor, stir in fresh fruit like grapes, bananas, blueberries, or strawberries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additions \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>While this recipe is delicious on its own, you can add other ingredients. Try adding maraschino cherries or nuts like walnuts or pecans to give it a bit of extra crunch and flavor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Make Ambrosia Salad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ambrosia Fruit Salad&nbsp;is a great side to whip up if you are short on time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drain the pineapple and oranges\u00a0(per the recipe below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add all ingredients except oranges and mix well. Gently fold in oranges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tips for Ambrosia Salad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be sure to make this salad ahead of time to blend the flavors and soften the marshmallows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain the canned fruit so the dish isn\u2019t watery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently fold in the mandarin oranges last, as they can be fragile and break apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a sweet and refreshing side dish or dessert? 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