Who remembers this salad? It's an oldie but goodie.
Five Cup Salad or Ambrosia.
It could also be called, "5 Minute Salad" too, because, literally that is what it takes to make.
I hadn't had this salad for decades until I had it at my cousin's house a few years ago.
And it was so good.
How many times have I mentioned 'heat wave' this week, but I have to say it again...with the recent heat wave and our lack of air conditioning, I have been making low cook or no cook foods this week.
I made this for dessert for us.
It's cool, light and refreshing.
And in case there is anyone who hasn't tried this, here is the recipe.
It is so easy that the kids could make it!
1 cup sour cream
1 cup pineapple tidbits
1 cup madarin oranges
1 cup mini marshmallows (I used the coloured ones}
1 cup shredded coconut
Mix together and refrigerate.
Tastes better the next day!
Have a great weekend and stay cool my friends!
This post is linked to these great posts:
http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/07/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-5.html
http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/07/tutorials-tips-and-tidbits-5.html
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28 comments:
Believe it or not I have never tried this salad. It looks delicious though and a perfect dessert for a hot summer day :)
One of my favorite things ever! My mom used to make this for me all the time. I made it at Easter when we had all the in laws over. They all thought it looked gross and wouldn't touch it. More for me!
This salad brings back memories of my grandma and Thanksgiving dinner. This was the salad she made every year. Last Thanksgiving my mom made it and my kids LOVED it.
Have a great weekend.
Never saw anything like it.
But, something I DID see today, and tasted, was your picnic, camping (whatever you call it) sandwich.
My sister in law is a fan of yours and she likes to make it and bring it to the beach, which she did today.
And, I got to taste your sandwich. Sooo yummy that I might make it myself (but I do prefer someone else making it, lazy you know).
Annelie
We eat this every Thanksgiving, with white marshmallows! It rarely lasts til the next day...It is a blast from my childhood! (:
I haven't thought of this salad for years. My Mom's family always made it. Maybe a little different version of it but really similiar. So glad you brought to our attention, great idea for the hot days. My Mom put diced walnuts in it also.
Seems the hot weather is in alot of areas this summer. I don't know where you live, we live in western Co west of Grand Junction. I talked with a friend in Tucson yesterday and it's hotter there than ever, phewy. We have a swamp cooler but there's only one vent in ceiling in front part of house. At least in Tucson they put vents in every room.
It didn't used to be so hot here. Only advantage we have is being up higher and having a good breeze most of the time. Hope it gets cooler for you. We have the cooler and ceiling fans which we'd never do without, they're life savers.
This salad reminds me of when I was a brownie & Girl Scout many many many years ago! I will have to make it for my 3 yr old grandson because he will love it! :D
Oh!that reminds me of my grandma. She used to make it all the time! Unfortunately she is older and no longer lives in her own home. I bet it would make her day if I took her a small container of this salad the next time I visited. Thanks for the inspiration!
No AC! Yipes! It's been hot here, too. Love your hot weather recipes. And I think my boys might actually eat this sweet salad. It's an oldie but a goodie, isn't it?
Yum - I think I've tried something like this and loved it! I'll be pinning so that I remember to make this in the future. Visiting from niftythrifty linkup - have a great weekend!
Very pretty!! Sounds yummy too. I have never tried ambrosia.
I have made this salad before especially when my boys were small- we all love it!
I've never come across a salad recipe like this before. It sounds fantastic! Can't wait to try.
This is so pretty! I love 5 cup salad! I would really love if you could join Thursday Food Fest at http://www.theeaseoffreeze.com. I hope to see you there! Smiles, Sarah
I've never heard of this! It is really pretty though!
Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
this looks like such a yummy great post hun! how long did it take to make the whole salad?
This looks very tasty. I can definitely see my kids digging into it. I am stopping in from TheStuffofSuccess. Have a terrific week. Athena
This looks beautiful and tasty! I would love for you to link this up to my new link party. http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-2.html
Hope to see you there! Thanks!
You're right this is a pretty salad! I'd love it if you came over to Cast Party Wednesday and shared your recipe with us! Thanks, I hope to see you there! ---Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain---
http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=31716
So pretty, and sounds so yummy. It kind of reminds me of Flora Dora Cream Pie.
We have to attend an 50th Anniversary next month and I think this will be the dessert I take along, thanks Angie!
The subject of this week's Food on Friday is Salad. It would be great if you linked this in. This is the link . I found this through Chef in Training
So So pretty! I love the pastel colors!
Love this! Would love for you to share this at our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party...just posted it!
http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/07/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_19.html
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I haven't had this salad in years...but this is perfect for hot summer days. And who can resist the fun colors of the marshmallow? Too cute!!
It's super hot over here in the UK and I'm so tempted to make this :)
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