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Holiday Ambrosia Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Holiday Ambrosia Salad

9 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 16 Servings openrecipes
Holiday Ambrosia Salad

"My Mom would make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it has been a family favorite for three generations. The dressing is gently cooked, and the salad so light you can serve it anytime."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1229
Calories
32g
Protein
35g
Fat
198g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Pineapple 1 cup chunks (165g) 82
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Mandarin Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Topping not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
  • 4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

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