Potassium Rich Foods and other dietary data

Potassium Rich Foods are essential to a healthy diet.

The Ambrosia Salad recipe shown below is a traditional Southern dish that has enjoyed widespread popularity throughout the United States. Ambrosia is a super-sweet creation, served as either a side dish or a dessert.

The ingredients usually include Jell-O, whipped topping, marshmallows, mixed fruits, and walnuts, but sliced bananas are a tasty complement to any Ambrosia Salad.

The directions are very simple, and this dish makes for a nice cool snack on a hot summer day.

Ambrosia also makes a bright, cheerful addition to a holiday party menu. Like most recipes, this creamy, fruity salad snack tastes best when made with fresh ingredients, especially homemade whipped cream.

Potassium Rich Foods recipe - Ambrosia Salad

Here's a fast and easy recipe for Ambrosia Salad:

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces whipped topping
2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 fresh sliced bananas
1 small jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, combine ALL ingredients.
Mix well and refrigerate for an hour.
Garnish with oranges, cherries and pineapple slice.

MAKES 8-10 SERVINGS

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

1) Serve in a Sundae glass with fresh navel orange slices fitted on the rim.

2) Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick.

RECIPE VARIATIONS:

Other fruits are also well suited for this recipe. Try making it with fresh strawberries, blueberries, apples, kiwi or mango. Just about any of your favorite fresh fruits will work.

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Potassium Rich Foods recipe - Ambrosia Salad

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