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Ambrosia Salad with Jello
Ambrosia Salad with Jello is a classic side dish that is served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It tastes amazing and is easy to make.
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Refrigerate
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 116 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Pineapple Flavor Gelatin 6 ounces
- 1 can crushed pineapple 8 ounces- not drained )
- 2 cups boiling water
- cold water
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip thawed
- 1 can mandarin oranges 11 ounces - drained
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
Instructions
- Drain the juice off the pineapple and place in a 1 cup measuring cup. If the juice does not fill up the cup completely, add in water until it’s full.
- Place the gelatin mix in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until the mix is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the pineapple juice and water mixture.
- Refrigerate the mixture for approximately 1 hour until it starts to thicken.
- Stir in the cool whip and mix until well blended. Refrigerate for approximately 15 more minutes.
- Lightly spray a 12 cup bundt cake or other mold with a non-stick cooking spray or oil.
- Stir the pineapple, oranges, marshmallows and coconut into the jello mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared bundt pan or mold.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Fill your sink with hot water. Carefully place the bottom half of the pan in the water for 30-40 seconds and then invert the pan onto a serving plate to release the mold.
- Then the salad is ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
218IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 218IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.