Can you use Greek yogurt in ambrosia?

While we can’t exactly do ambrosia without marshmallows, we can use plain Greek yogurt (OR sour cream) and allow the mixture to sit for at least 8 hours before serving it.

What’s ambrosia salad made of?

Ambrosia salad is made of a medley of fruits – oranges, pineapples, and shredded coconut. However, modern versions of this heavenly dessert also include apples, peaches, bananas, pineapples, Maraschino cherries, grapes, you name it!

Can you add strawberries to ambrosia salad?

Ambrosia is usually a mixture of canned fruits mixed up in a whipped topping. Sometimes you’ll find nuts and/or shredded coconut in there as well. I wanted to keep things light and fresh with my recipe, so I used loads of fresh strawberries, pineapple and grapes.

How many calories are in a cup of ambrosia salad?

There are 247 calories in 1 cup of Ambrosia….Common serving sizes.

Serving Size	Calories
100 g	128
1 cup	247

What is the difference between ambrosia and fruit salad?

Ambrosia Salad is a variation of the classic fruit salad. However, the difference is the added miniature marshmallow, sweetened coconut, and nuts. But the ever-present fruits are included. Since all the fruits to be used are preserved, this recipe is super easy to make.

Why is it called ambrosia salad?

The once hard-to-find ingredients were considered luxurious and exotic. The salad was a treat reserved for holidays and other special occasions, and named “ambrosia” after the food of the Greek and Roman gods.

What does blueberry ambrosia taste like?

Blueberry Ambrosia – A smooth creamy flavor of mild sweet blueberry. Red Apple – Tastes like biting into ripe juicy honey crisp apple. Orange Limeade – Sweet and tangy orange flavor, a favorite amongst our repeat customers.

How many calories are in a 1/4 cup of ambrosia salad?

There are 27 calories in a 1/4 cup of Fruit Salad….Other common serving sizes.

Serving Size	Calories
100 g	57
1 cup	108