Ambrosia (fruit salad) facts for kids
An ambrosia salad prepared for a potluck, topped with canned mandarin orange slices, maraschino cherries, and a canned pineapple ring
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| Alternative names | 5 cup salad |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and coconut |
Ambrosia is a special kind of fruit salad that's very popular in the United States. Most of the time, it's made with sweet ingredients like pineapple (often from a can), mandarin orange slices, tiny marshmallows, and coconut.
Sometimes, people like to add other fruits to their ambrosia, such as maraschino cherries, bananas, strawberries, or peeled grapes. You might also find crunchy pecans in some recipes.
To make it even creamier, ambrosia can include dairy items like whipped cream, sour cream, or even cottage cheese. After mixing everything, the salad is put in the fridge for a few hours. This helps all the different flavors mix together and taste even better when you eat it!
History of Ambrosia
The name 'Ambrosia' comes from ancient Greece. In Greek myths, ambrosia was known as the special food of the gods! This delicious salad first became popular in the 1800s.
Even today, ambrosia is a favorite dish for many. For example, in 2017, it was the most-searched-for Thanksgiving dish by people living in Vermont.
See also
In Spanish: Ambrosia (gastronomía) para niños
