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“This fresh and creamy salad is a favorite around my house. I make it with plenty of fruit, yogurt for dressing, then mix in just enough 'goodies' (marshmallows and coconut) so it tastes like the rich version I grew up with.” Fuss-free! Trisha Kruse - Eagle, Idaho
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Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 191 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Ambrosia Fruit Salad in Simple & Delicious January/February 2009, p35
Banana BasicsLook for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
Look for plump bananas that are evenly yellow-colored. Green bananas are under-ripe, while a flecking of brown flecks indicates ripeness. If bananas are too green, place in a paper bag until ripe. Adding an apple to the bag will speed the process. Store ripe bananas at room temperature. To prevent bruises, a banana hook or hanger is a great inexpensive investment. For longer storage, you can place ripe bananas in a tightly sealed plastic bag and refrigerate. The peel will become brown but the flesh will remain unchanged. One pound of bananas equals about 3 medium or 1-1/3 cups mashed.
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Reviewed on May. 06, 2010 by Margielou_wa
Try it with pina colada yogurt. It's great.
Reviewed on May. 06, 2010 by mluisac
Delicious! I didn't use the can fruit cocktail nor bananas but added pears, cherries, mandarin oranges, & peaches. Great for a picnic gathering:)
Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2009 by msgt12
It is delicious! I have added fresh blueberries also. I omitted the bananas & coconut to accommodate my dietary needs. Delicious without them.
Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by brinnon
Very, good. I diced 1/2 apple in also ,an we like very much. Dotty
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by 1ragmop
May try adding mandarin oranges next time. We really liked it and will make it often.Shirley
May try adding mandarin oranges next time. We really liked it and will make it often.
Shirley
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by kaseyd1
Re: Ambrosia Fruit SaladI agree! This is a great diabetic recipe. I used the chunky fruit cocktail and added mandarine oranges to the recipe. My family LOVED it! kaseyd1
Re: Ambrosia Fruit Salad
I agree! This is a great diabetic recipe. I used the chunky fruit cocktail and added mandarine oranges to the recipe. My family LOVED it! kaseyd1
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by musicbeeb
Excellent! Hubby a diabeticand loves the variety of fruit.I don't use the coconut as hewould rather have it without
Excellent! Hubby a diabetic
and loves the variety of fruit.
I don't use the coconut as he
would rather have it without
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by katthyr000
DELICIOUSRECOMMEND HIGHLY-LIGHT AND FUN
DELICIOUS
RECOMMEND HIGHLY-LIGHT AND FUN
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2009 by webweb
Super good and super easy.
Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2009 by ladybud
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