Ambrosia salad is actually a variation on the traditional fruit salad. Most ambrosia recipes contain fresh or sweetened pineapple, mandarin or fresh orange sections, miniature marshmallows, and coconut.
Although the name references the food of Greek gods, it is widely believed to be an American dish originated in the early 19th century. However, I’m guessing that it was featured in the Australian Woman’s Weekly back in the 70’s or 80’s because it sure did have a following here!
AMBROSIA SALAD
2 cups Greek yoghurt
1/2 cup pineapple pieces
1/2 cup of mandarin sections
1/2 cup of miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup of shredded coconut
Mix all of your ingredients in a bowl and then refrigerate overnight. SIMPLE!
This was the second recipe that came to mind when I was asked to participate in the sumo mandarin competition for bloggers. I would love for you to pop over to their website and check out my choc mandarin cheesecake {and give me a vote or two}.
