Side dishe for 8
Ambrosia Salad
$6.80for 470 minServes 8
Pineapple, citrus, cherries, grapes, coconut, marshmallows, and pecans fold into sweetened cream for a chilled side dish.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned fruit, 35 oz$0.12/oz typical | 35 oz | $4.20Typical price |
 | Cherries, 0.3 lb$4.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.56Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Marshmallows and candy, 5.5 oz$0.25/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $1.35Typical price |
 | Shredded coconut, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 3.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
 | Grapes, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.61 | ||
Swaps
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesNo-cookSummer
$1.70 per serving$6.80 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges
- 1 cup maraschino cherries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 1 cup green grapes
Steps
- Drain the pineapple and mandarin oranges, and halve the cherries and grapes.
- Beat the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the sour cream into the whipped cream.
- Stir in the fruit, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans.
- Cover and chill the salad for 60 minutes.
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