Ambrosia is a fruit salad from the American South. It appeared in the later part of the 19th century and continues to be popular today. It takes its name from Greek mythology, which refers to ambrosia as one of the foods of the gods. Ambrosia was originally composed of orange segments, banana slices, and shredded coconut. However, the dish continues to evolve. Today, it typically includes miniature marshmallows, pineapple, grapes, chopped cherries, and nuts.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
10 minutes
+ 1 hour resting
+ 1 hour resting
Cook Time
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 3 medium navel oranges, segmented
- 2 small ripe bananas, sliced on the diagonal
- ½ cup coconut, grated or shredded
- 2 Tbsp sour cream, optional
- 2 Tbsp whipped cream, optional
Directions
- Combine and gently toss orange segments, banana slices, and coconut in a glass bowl.
- Fold in optional sour cream and whipped cream if using.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes before serving.
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