Best 5 Grapefruit And Orange Ambrosia Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing Grapefruit and Orange Ambrosia, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing salad boasts a harmonious blend of juicy grapefruit and orange segments, their vibrant colors and invigorating citrus notes creating a feast for the eyes and palate. Enhanced with the sweetness of pineapple chunks, the crunch of celery, and the delicate touch of coconut flakes, this ambrosia is a symphony of textures that will keep you coming back for more. Topped with a drizzle of honey-lime dressing, this ambrosia is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion.

This article presents a collection of ambrosia recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional pineapple-coconut ambrosia to variations featuring berries, nuts, and even chocolate, there's an ambrosia recipe to suit every taste and preference. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure that you can recreate these ambrosial delights in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS AMBROSIA SALAD



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Celebrate all kinds of citrus with this refreshing ambrosia salad. With oranges, grapefruits and clementines, this Citrus Ambrosia Salad has them all!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 each navel oranges and red grapefruits, peeled, cut crosswise into thin slices
4 clementines, peeled, cut crosswise into thin slices
1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. honey
dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • Cut orange and grapefruit slices into quarters; arrange alternately on large plate with clementine slices.
  • Top with marshmallows, coconut and pomegranate seeds.
  • Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fruit just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

GRAPEFRUIT AMBROSIA



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Grapefruit     Coconut     Pistachio     Winter     Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lb grapefruit (preferably half pink and half red; about 6 total)
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 tablespoons Campari
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup salted shelled natural pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut peel, including all white pith, from fruit with a sharp paring knife and cut segments free from membranes. Halve grapefruit segments crosswise, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in coconut, Campari, sugar, and a pinch of salt and chill 15 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in nuts.

GRAPEFRUIT AND ORANGE AMBROSIA



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Make and share this Grapefruit and Orange Ambrosia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ladies of the Lake-

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 oranges, sliced into bite size pieces
1 grapefruit, sliced into bite size pieces
1/4 cup maraschino cherry, with juice, diced
1/2 cup miniature marshmallow
1/4 cup flaked coconut
3 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together after preparation.
  • Try to refrigerate for at least 2 hours before eating, in my house it is hard to wait. :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 11.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 14, Protein 1.2

AMBROSIA



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Categories     Dessert     No-Cook     Low Fat     Grapefruit     Orange     Honey     Grape     Self     Fat Free     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 seedless navel (or blood) oranges
2 Ruby Red grapefruit (1 lb each)
3 tbsp honey
1 starfruit, thinly sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup champagne grapes (optional)
Julienned orange zest

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut away peel and white pith from oranges and grapefruit. Remove orange and grapefruit segments from their membranes. Squeeze juice from membranes into a small bowl. Whisk honey into juice. Arrange layers of orange segments, grapefruit segments and starfruit slices in a clear glass serving dish. Top with grapes. Pour sweetened juice over fruit and garnish with zest. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

GRAPEFRUIT AMBROSIA



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Make and share this Grapefruit Ambrosia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lbs grapefruits
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 tablespoons campari
2 tablespoons sugar
salt

Steps:

  • Cut peel from each fruit with a sharp paring knife (including all white pith).
  • Cut each segment from each fruit free from membranes.
  • Halve grapefruit segments crosswise and transfer pieces to a bowl.
  • Stir in coconut, Campari, sugar, and just a pinch of salt.
  • Refrigerate, covered, at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Sodium 60.9, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 16.3, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe grapefruit and oranges. This will ensure that your ambrosia salad is bursting with flavor.
  • Segment the grapefruit and oranges carefully. You don't want to lose any of the juicy pulp.
  • Use a variety of other fruits in your ambrosia salad. Some good options include pineapple, mango, kiwi, and berries.
  • Add a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt to your ambrosia salad. This will make it even more delicious and refreshing.
  • Serve your ambrosia salad chilled. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Grapefruit and orange ambrosia salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish or dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, grapefruit and orange ambrosia salad is a surefire hit.

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