Ambrosia Salad

Classic Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Delish

This fun and delicious salad recipe is perfect for eating healthy but also enjoying a tasty meal! The combination of ingredients will provide you with a tangy yet sweet treat. We recommend sitting outside and eating this salad while enjoying the beautiful summer weather!

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 c. Cool Whip
  • 1/2 c. sour cream
  • 3 c. mini marshmallows
  • (15-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 c. chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1 c. shredded coconut
  • 3/4 c. halved maraschino cherries (stems removed), drained
  • 3/4 c. toasted pecans

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, fold together Cool Whip and sour cream. Add oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, pecans, and marshmallows and stir gently.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.

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Fruit Salad with Citrus-Basil Syrup Recipe

Recipe By Southern Living

 

Summer is just around the corner and fresh fruits are ready to be harvested! Time to get out the cookbook and dice up some healthy meals to enjoy with friends and family for any occasion. Packed with E.Armata’s fresh, healthy produce, this Fruit Salad with Citrus-Basil Syrup Recipe welcomes all palates. Total cook and prep time is 45 minutes and serves 6.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of water
  • ½ cup of sugar
  • ¼ cup of firmly pressed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
  • ½ pounds of peaches, peeled and sliced
  • ½ pounds of plums, sliced
  • 1 pound of apricots, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil

 

Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup of firmly packed basil leaves, orange zest, and lemon zest. Let stand for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Combine plums, peaches, and apricots in a bowl. Pour the sugar mixture through a fine-meshed wire strainer into a bowl, and dispose of the solid pieces.

Step 4

Stir ¼ to ½ cup syrup and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil into the fruit. Combine and you’re finished! A yummy, healthy, and fresh snack for the whole family to enjoy!