A heavenly delight, Ambrosia Salad teems with flavorful fruit and cloud-like marshmallows . The word Ambrosia comes from Greek and Roman mythology and refers to a sweet and aromatic food fit for the gods. It’s no wonder this make-ahead delight is a go-to side at holiday events.
Our Ambrosia Salad is simply the best! With easy instructions and approachable ingredients, making Ambrosia is as effortless as it is delicious. Our recipe is flexible, allowing you to innovate and create a personalized dish that suits your palate. 
What is the difference between Ambrosia and <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/watergate-salad-original-recipe/5ec14011-1a0a-4f7d-b55d-62bee33086c8/">Watergate salad</a>? They are very similar, but while Watergate salad contains nuts, ambrosia does not. Ambrosia usually contains more types of fruit than Watergate salad and also often contains coconut. 
With a history as rich as its flavors, Ambrosia truly is a dessert for the gods — and you too!

Ambrosia Salad

container (4 oz) refrigerated vanilla pudding

Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

green grapes, halved

marshmallows

(11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

pineapple

strawberries,

Whether you call it Ambrosia Salad or ambrosia dessert, this base recipe can be edited to suit your preferences.
Coconut: Stirring in shredded coconut or topping with toasted, flaked coconut adds tropical flair to this fluffy dessert salad.
Cherries: Whether you top the salad with maraschino cherries or halve and stir them in, this sweet, colorful fruit brings flavor and fun to the original version of the recipe.
Want more ideas for fun fruit salads? Try our <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/ambrosia-yogurt-parfaits/f29473ee-ea48-4f59-bb10-09736d0490af/">Ambrosia Yogurt Parfaits</a> or check out our collection of <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/salad-recipes/fruit-salad-recipes/">Fruit Salad Recipes</a>.

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In medium bowl, mix pudding and whipped topping.

Gently stir in grapes, marshmallows, oranges and pineapple. 

Serve immediately or store in refrigerator up to 8 hours.

ambrosia salad

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 9

Author : Betty Crocker Kitchens

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