Ambrosia

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Ambrosia
45 min.
8
259kcal

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Are you looking for a refreshing and vibrant side dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds? Look no further than the delightful Ambrosia! This colorful fruit salad, often a staple at gatherings and celebrations, is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavors that celebrate the sweetness of nature.

With its combination of juicy oranges, sweet pineapple, and fresh coconut, Ambrosia is a tropical escape in a bowl. It’s perfect for summer picnics or winter holiday feasts, bringing a taste of sunshine to any occasion. Best of all, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this enchanting dish that serves 8, offering a guilt-free indulgence at only 259 calories per serving. The balance of textures—from the crispness of fresh fruits to the soft sweetness of ripe bananas—ensures a delightful experience with every bite.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, a light dessert, or simply as a refreshing treat, Ambrosia is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner culinary artist, and create this beautiful, healthful dish that you and your loved ones will adore!

Ingredients

  • large banana 
  • 4.5 ounce maraschino cherries drained well
  •  navel oranges 
  • cup lasagne pasta sheets fresh shredded sweetened frozen to taste
  •  pineapple cored peeled cut into cubes

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Peel the oranges, taking care to remove all the white pith. Slice the oranges over a bowl or storage container so that you catch any juice, and add the slices to the bowl. Circular slices look prettiest, hold together best, and are easiest.
  2. Add the pineapple and coconut to the orange slices and gently toss. The ambrosia can be refrigerated up to two days, covered.
  3. When ready to serve, slice the banana and toss it with other fruits.
  4. Add the cherries last.
  5. Serve the ambrosia in your prettiest glass bowl. It will become a tradition.
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Nutrition Facts

Calories259kcal
Protein8.28%
Fat2.74%
Carbs88.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.43
Glycemic Load
18.52
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.730435039686%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.04mg
Hesperetin
22.96mg
Naringenin
7.45mg
Luteolin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.17kcal
12.96%
Fat:0.83g
1.28%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.85%
Carbohydrates:60.64g
20.21%
Net Carbohydrates:54.85g
19.95%
Sugar:29.12g
32.35%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4.76mg
0.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.64g
11.29%
Vitamin C:117.61mg
142.55%
Manganese:1.4mg
69.91%
Selenium:19.01µg
27.15%
Fiber:5.79g
23.17%
Folate:64.79µg
16.2%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.74%
Copper:0.29mg
14.35%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.84%
Potassium:427.76mg
12.22%
Magnesium:46.03mg
11.51%
Phosphorus:93.31mg
9.33%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.14%
Calcium:75.53mg
7.55%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.08%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.05%
Vitamin A:343.02IU
6.86%
Iron:0.96mg
5.34%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.69%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.58%
Vitamin K:1.15µg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious