Old Fashioned Ambrosia Recipe
Pam
The original, vintage version of this salad is a simple classic. Here you will find no marshmallows or whipped cream. Easily double or triple the recipe for a larger number of servings.
Servings 4 people
Calories 142 kcal
2 cups fresh orange pieces cut into bite sized pieces ¼ cup shredded coconut 12-15 maraschino cherries cut in half 1-2 teaspoons sugar optional ¼ cup pecans chopped, optional
Mix orange pieces and coconut and add sugar only if oranges are tart.
Leave cherries wrapped separately until serving time.
Before serving stir in cherries and pecans, if desired.
Calories: 142 kcal Carbohydrates: 21 g Protein: 2 g Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g Sodium: 15 mg Potassium: 210 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 18 g Vitamin A: 213 IU Vitamin C: 48 mg Calcium: 49 mg Iron: 1 mg