Holiday Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta and Noodle Recipes. (Holiday Ambrosia Salad Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs30 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 Servings

Holiday Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked orzo pasta

¾ cup white sugar

2large eggs eggs

beaten

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple chunks

drained with juice reserved

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments

drained

1 cup shredded coconut

4 cups frozen whipped topping

thawed

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente 5 to 7 minutes. Drain transfer to a large bowl and cool.

Step 2

Whisk the sugar eggs flour salt and reserved pineapple juice together in a saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Pour over cooled pasta and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.

Step 3

Stir the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges into the pasta mixture. Mix in the coconut if desired. Stir in the frozen whipped topping until evenly blended. Chill until serving.

Nutritional Information

Holiday Ambrosia Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 205.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 33.7g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 21.8g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Cholesterol: 23.3mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 232.7IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin C: 9.3mg 16%

Folate: 37.6mcg 9%

Calcium: 13.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 17.4mg 6%

Potassium: 110.4mg 3%

Sodium: 101.2mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 62.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.