Best 5 Watermelon Ambrosia Recipes
Watermelon ambrosia is a delicious and refreshing summer salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh watermelon, fruit cocktail, marshmallows, and whipped cream. The combination of sweet and tart flavors in the salad is sure to please everyone. Watermelon ambrosia is also very easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights or for when you are entertaining guests.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
WATERMELON AMBROSIA
Colorful watermelon, pineapple, fruit cocktail, maraschino cherries and more are combined in this eye-catching fruit salad that's sure to take center stage at your next summer buffet! -Sandy leversee, Apache Junction, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut watermelon into basket (see box below). Remove fruit from both sections of the top. Remove fruit from basket with a melon baller. Set aside 3 cups of melon balls (save remaining melon for another use)., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, fruit cocktail, oranges, cherries, marshmallows and reserved watermelon balls. Add soda; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, stir in coconut. Spoon into watermelon basket.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AMBROSIA
Try Alton Brown's take on the Southern classic ambrosia, a holiday fruit salad with clementines, pineapples, maraschino cherries and even marshmallows.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cream and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until stiff peaks are formed. Add the sour cream and whisk to combine. Add the marshmallows, orange, pineapple, coconut, pecans and cherries and stir to combine. Transfer to a glass serving bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
MAMA'S AMBROSIA
This is a quick and easy fruit salad that you and your guests will love.
Provided by SHANDEL LEWIS
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the oranges, fruit cocktail, walnuts, marshmallows, and coconut. Fold in the sour cream. Chill for at least an hour, and stir again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 73.5 mg, Sugar 26.2 g
FRUIT AMBROSIA
Steps:
- Drain the liquid from all the cans of fruit. Thin the sour cream with whichever fruit juice you would like. Mix all the ingredients together with the thin sour cream.
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
Tips:
- For the freshest watermelon, choose one that is heavy for its size and has a deep yellow spot on the bottom where it rested on the ground.
- To easily cut the watermelon, slice it in half lengthwise, then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.
- If you don't have any coconut flakes on hand, you can substitute chopped nuts or seeds.
- For a more tropical flavor, add some chopped pineapple or mango to the ambrosia.
- If you like your ambrosia a little tart, add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.
- Garnish your ambrosia with fresh mint or basil for a refreshing touch.
Conclusion:
Watermelon ambrosia is a light and refreshing summer salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is also a great way to use up leftover watermelon. With its sweet and juicy watermelon, creamy coconut, and tangy orange juice, this ambrosia is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have a watermelon on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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