The word ambrosia conjures up heavenly images of cloud-like deliciousness and swoony sweetness, which is why it always seems like something fun to make and eat, but the truth is, old-fashioned ambrosia can be more monstrosity than food of the gods, containing canned Mandarin oranges, canned pineapple, artificially colored Jell-O, mini marshmallows and sometimes even Cool Whip.
Traditional holidays like Thanksgiving are a good time to update old-fashioned recipes. Heres a new take on ambrosia with local, west coast, fall fruit and a light creamy dressing of yogurt and honey. Vary the fruit to your liking and location. Another good version would be a combo of winter tropicals like pineapple, mango and star fruit.
This looks wonderful - can't wait to try it. Ambrosia is one of those dishes that HAS to make an apeprance on the Thanksgiving dinner table, so any variation from the norm is welcome. Now I just need a palatable version of those canned green beans with french-fried onions.
Liz,
I'm working on one. It tastes great, but it's uuuuugggly! Too ugly to photograph for AT The Kitchen. Maybe I'll post it with a photo of just the ingredients.
And while you're at it......How about a memorable sweet potato recipe?? I've been assigned that task at our family gathering. The salad looks delicious!