The ambrosia salad is a very popular dish in the Southern United States. It is one of my favorite salads because it is one of the easiest salads to prepare. This ambrosia salad recipe is a great party food because it is so colorful and will bring a smile to anyone’s face. The ambrosia salad recipe is a traditional salad that combines many different fruits into one delicious dish.
Today I am going to share with you a pioneer woman ambrosia salad recipe that is extremely delicious. It is a fruit salad that is made with pineapple, coconut, pecans, and whipped cream. Pioneer woman Ambrosia Salad is a delicious, fresh, healthy and low-carbohydrate salad that is simple to make and absolutely delicious. This dish originated in the 1950s and was created by an American home economist named Anne Church who was trying to make use of canned fruit as an inexpensive way to feed her family during this time period.
Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe is a sweet and refreshing salad that’s perfect for summertime. It’s layered with marshmallows, pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, and whipped cream. It is a great one to make to bring to a family gathering since it is fairly easy to make and it can be served easily. The best thing about this dish is that it is very healthy and it can be very filling.
How To Make Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad
Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad is one of the most popular salads that I make. It’s a very easy recipe to make, and it’s something that will bring people from all over the world to your home. This ambrosia salad recipe is a very versatile salad that can be used for a heart-attack-friendly appetizer, a wonderfully flavorful side dish, or the main course on its own. This salad is great for casual or elegant dinners with the family, and you can make variations of this salad to suit your palate. Give it a try today!
Ingredients
- Pecans, 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream, 3/4 cup
- Sour cream, 1/3 cup
- MINI marshmallows, 3 cups
- Pineapple (diced), 1 1/2 cups
- Sweetened coconut (shredded), 1 cup
- Mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained well, 1 can (11 oz)
- Maraschino cherries stems removed and halved, One jar (10 oz)
Instructions
Step 1
Place the rack in the center of the oven and set the temperature to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Place the pecans on a small baking sheet and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir halfway through.
Step 3
Transfer the pecans to a medium bowl to cool completely.
Step 4
Whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Step 5
Stir in the sour cream by hand. Whip until combined.
Step 6
Combine the marshmallows, pineapple, and coconut. Gently fold in the Mandarin orange.
Step 7
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 8
Chop the pecans coarsely when ready to serve. Add the coarsely chopped pecans and maraschino cherries to the salad.
Step 9
Place in a serving bowl and serve right away.
In Closing
We hope this recipe will help you get excited about having a delicious and colorful meal. This Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe is really delicious. The flavor of the marshmallows really complements the pineapple and oranges, and the coconut adds a nice layer of sweetness. We hope you have a good time making this recipe and we can’t wait to hear what you think. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave comments below. Thanks For Reading!
Pioneer Woman Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Cuisine: American
Cuisine type: Salads
Servings: 2 Servings
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Cooking time: 15 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
