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Holiday Ambrosia Salad

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"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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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 Servings
 

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

  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.
  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.
  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 206 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by wakipan 
Fantastic recipe! I used light frozen whipped cream instead and also only let it sit with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by Shannon 
Very easy to make and was a hit at a potluck! MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by Barbara 
Ok I opps'ed, I bought the crushed pineapple instead of chunks. It still worked out well.... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by Barbara 
This is SO delicious and my lunch guest LOVED it as well. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Robinsky 
Delish. I made this w/o the coconut & there were no leftovers from a company potluck. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Kimmy A 
Let me start by saying that I have never made an Ambrosia salad before and this receipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by Lesley 
Delicious, and even better as "leftovers"! Thanks! MORE

 
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