{"id":90550,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T18:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pistachio-ambrosia\/"},"modified":"2024-11-02T09:07:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T14:07:53","slug":"pistachio-ambrosia","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pistachio-ambrosia\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistachio Ambrosia Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pistachio ambrosia salad is a colorful spin on more traditional ambrosia\u00a0recipes. One example in the great Southern tradition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/retro-dessert-salads\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/retro-dessert-salads\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">dessert salads<\/a>, this ambrosia salad with pistachio can be served as a sweet side dish with the meal, or as a dessert afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrosia is an easy, crowd-pleasing option for potlucks and other get-togethers. This recipe plays to that, making a batch that\u2019s plenty big enough for everyone.<\/p>\n<h2>Pistachio Ambrosia Salad Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fruit cocktail:<\/strong> Fruit cocktail accounts for many of the salad\u2019s flavors and textures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pineapple chunks:<\/strong> Pineapple chunks bring a bright, bold tropical flavor to the salad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandarin oranges:<\/strong> Canned mandarin orange segments add an eye-pleasing golden color to the salad, along with their tangy-sweet flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pistachio pudding:<\/strong> Pistachio pudding gives this salad its pale-green color and provides a subtle but distinct nutty flavor of its own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sour cream:<\/strong> Sour cream\u2019s tang provides a foil for the sweet pudding and the fruit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whipped topping:<\/strong> Whipped topping lightens the pudding, and gives the entire salad an airy texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chopped pecans:<\/strong> Chopped pecans are optional, but they make an attractive garnish if you choose to use them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Mix the salad<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2073784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pistachio-Ambrosia-Salad_TOHD24_560_JoJoBaccam_-.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Pistachio Ambrosia Salad Tohd24 560 Jojobaccam \" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JoJo Baccam for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Drain the fruit cocktail, pineapple and mandarin oranges, reserving 3 cups of the juice. Set the fruit aside, then pour the juice into a 4-quart serving bowl. Add the pudding mix, and stir or whisk until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the sour cream. Add the whipped topping, and stir again until the mixture is smooth. Fold in the fruit.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Chill then serve the salad<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2073788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pistachio-Ambrosia-Salad_TOHD24_560_JoJoBaccam_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Pistachio Ambrosia Salad Tohd24 560 Jojobaccam 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JoJo Baccam for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chill the ambrosia for several hours (at least four to six, and ideally overnight). If desired, top the salad with chopped pecans just before serving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2073787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pistachio-Ambrosia-Salad_TOHD24_560_JoJoBaccam_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Pistachio Ambrosia Salad Tohd24 560 Jojobaccam 4\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JoJo Baccam for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Pistachio Ambrosia Salad Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add some coconut:<\/strong> Everyone has their preferences where ambrosia is concerned, but for many fans it\u2019s just not ambrosia without coconut. Stirring in shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened, adds a pleasing textural contrast and lots of fiber. As recipe tweaks go, that\u2019s an easy one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change the pudding:<\/strong> While pistachio pudding gives this ambrosia its color and some of its flavor, other options are just as good. Switching to a strawberry-flavored pudding gives the ambrosia a beautiful pink color, for example (take one of each to a potluck!). Vanilla is always a safe choice, and banana- or coconut-flavored pudding will complement the tropical pineapple flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Pistachio Ambrosia Salad<\/h2>\n<p>Any leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will ambrosia keep?<\/h3>\n<p>As a rule, ambrosia will keep for up to three days in the fridge. If you\u2019ve added fresh fruit into the mix, that may shorten its storage life depending on how perishable your chosen fruit is.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make ambrosia ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, absolutely. In fact, making ambrosia a day in advance is ideal, because it allows plenty of time for the salad to chill and set.<\/p>\n<h2>Pistachio Ambrosia Salad Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2073786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pistachio-Ambrosia-Salad_TOHD24_560_JoJoBaccam_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Pistachio Ambrosia Salad Tohd24 560 Jojobaccam 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">JoJo Baccam for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I use whipped cream instead of whipped topping?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, and it\u2019s a nice upgrade if you do. Real homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sweetened-whipped-cream\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sweetened-whipped-cream\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">sweetened whipped cream<\/a> packs a lot of calories, of course, but it tastes better than whipped topping and has fewer additives. The only downside is that it deflates quickly, so it\u2019s best if you stabilize your cream with gelatin.<\/p>\n<h3>Isn\u2019t ambrosia supposed to have mini-marshmallows?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cSupposed to\u201d is perhaps a bit strong. A lot of recipes call for them, and in some families they\u2019re considered indispensable, but not everyone cares for them. The easy answer? If you like them, add some. Otherwise leave them out.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I swap out the sour cream?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, plain yogurt is a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/substitute-for-sour-cream\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/substitute-for-sour-cream\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">substitute for sour cream<\/a> and it\u2019s much lower in fat. A thick, Greek-style yogurt is best.<\/p>\n<h3>It\u2019s ambrosia salad with pistachio, so shouldn\u2019t the garnish be pistachios?<\/h3>\n<p>Pecans are a regionally-appropriate topping for this Southern favorite. That said, if you have some pistachios on hand, by all means use them. They\u2019re a more colorful garnish, and they reinforce the flavor of the pistachio pudding. It\u2019s a good way to use up a small handful of nuts left over from making other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/nuts-nut-butters\/pistachios\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/nuts-nut-butters\/pistachios\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pistachio recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Would this be better with fresh fruit?<\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s a tough call. Canned fruit is predictable, and it will maintain its texture when mixed into ambrosia salad. Fresh fruit on the other hand varies in ripeness and perishability, so you\u2019d have to pick and choose. Sliced strawberries only last a day, for example, and they shed a lot of moisture. If you make your ambrosia a day ahead, they\u2019ll already be softening and breaking down by the time you serve it. On the other hand things like grapes, fresh pineapple or ripe pears hold up well. You\u2019ll certainly get a fresher flavor with fresh fruit, so it\u2019s worth the experiment. It\u2019s prudent to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cut-down-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cut-down-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cut down the recipe<\/a> and do a test run with a smaller batch\u00a0before you commit to a full recipe, in case it doesn\u2019t work out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For a fruity, satisfying dessert, we like this smooth and creamy pudding. Since the recipe makes a big batch, it&#8217;s nice for a potluck. Try it the next time warm weather makes you crave a cool and slightly sweet treat. -Carol Lynn Chizzoniti, Holbrook, New York<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8014,"featured_media":2108237,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304173,304328,305271,304288,305487,304338,304515,304988,304368,303887,306848,304297,304348,304268,305374,307449,307484,304558,324623,306571,304313,305394,304150,303883,305031],"categories-v2":[309455,308984,309216,259620,310796,308992,308880,308935,308745,308478,309603,308308,309000,259483,309381,310465,310491,308910,309177,312458,308313,309408,309434,308476,308975],"coauthors":[343387],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Retro Pistachio Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/pistachio-mallow-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Pistachio-Mallow-Salad_EXPS_CPBZ19_17322_E11_06_4b-e1724857217819.jpg"},{"post_title":"Ambrosia 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Turn to this recipe any time you need a no-fuss, Southern dessert for a crowd.","recipeIngredient":["2 cans (17 ounces each) fruit cocktail","2 cans (20 ounces each) pineapple chunks","2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges","4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix","2 cups sour cream","1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed","Chopped pecans, optional"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Mix the salad","text":"Drain the fruit cocktail, pineapple and mandarin oranges, reserving 3 cups of the juice. Set the fruit aside, then pour the juice into a 4-quart serving bowl. Add the pudding mix, and stir or whisk until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the sour cream. Add the whipped topping, and stir again until the mixture is smooth. Fold in the fruit.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pistachio-Ambrosia-Salad_TOHD24_560_JoJoBaccam_-.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Chill then serve the salad","text":"Chill the ambrosia for several hours (at least four to six, and ideally overnight). If desired, top the salad with chopped pecans just before serving.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pistachio-Ambrosia-Salad_TOHD24_560_JoJoBaccam_5.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"16-20 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Fred Decker"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 159 calories","fatContent":"7g fat (6g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"16mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"82mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"21g carbohydrate (16g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"1g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6666665,"reviewCount":18,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"North America, Southern","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"<p>This is yummy! I love anything pistachio flavored, so I was very interested in trying this recipe. It was super easy to make, and it tasted so good! I can definitely recommend using the pecans - love the creamy and crunchy texture combination that results. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CountryGirl72"},"reviewBody":"<p>I've taken this to lots of cookouts and parties.  Everyone loves this. It makes alot.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeSnow"},"reviewBody":"My family loves this! It's such an amazing light dessert, and EASY! We make it every St. Patrick's Day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFries"},"reviewBody":"Love...love...love this recipe.  Easy to make.  I usually double it because it doesn't last long.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SherriJo"},"reviewBody":"Great for large family gatherings.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBucket"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this for years! It's what I will usually take to cook outs and parties if I want to take something sweet, cool, and refreshing that serves a large crowd and looks pretty too! You can't go wrong with this one folks!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBike"},"reviewBody":"Delicious just as written. A new favorite. Yum. Had to go back for seconds on a full stomach.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePretzel"},"reviewBody":"This is a very good dessert! The only change I would make would be to use milk instead of the fruit juice, it was too sweet for my tastes. Also, we put shredded coconut on top, delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleTag"},"reviewBody":"My family and I love this recipe for our parties.  Most eat this as a dessert.  I use Canned fruit in its own juice.and I use Low Fat sour cream and whipped toppings.Deeeelicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldGoggles"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this Ambrosia for several years,for work or church and family get togethers! It is always on the top of the list of will you make...! By requesters it is known as the \"Green Stuff\" and I can't go to or have any function that they don't ask if there will be \"green stuff\" lol. It is very refreshing and loved!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedMustache"},"reviewBody":"Really good but it makes way too much of the pudding mixture.  I only used about 1\/3 and it was perfect.  Next time I will use chunky fruit cocktail.  I added sliced bananas and a few mini marshmellows would be nice too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTag"},"reviewBody":"I looked for this recipe I remembered from when I was a little girl . I remembered something similar at our church picnics. However the recipe I remembered had colored mini marshmallows. I decided to make this and right before serving , I stirred in the marshmallows. It is delicious. I was not disappointed. Thank you for giving me a memory from my childhood. Making it again now for our dinner with some friends. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBike"},"reviewBody":"Delicious exactly as written. A new favorite. Yum.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBulb"},"reviewBody":"Much simpler, easier recipe for this ambrosia is:  small cool whip, pistachio pudding (not cooked, just the powder), and one can crushed pineapple (including juice).  For larger groups, double cool whip.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePretzel"},"reviewBody":"I know this recipe as Watergate. It also often has marshmallows in it. Watergate\/Pistachio Ambrosia - it's a tummy pleaser by either name!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a friend's wedding reception and it was a big hit.  I'm not a fan of pecans but used chopped walnuts.  Very satisfying dessert!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBulb"},"reviewBody":"It is really yummy!  However, I do agree that it makes too much of the pudding mixture.  I just cut that in half and it was perfect.  I also lightened it up a bit by using light whipped topping and sugar free pudding.  It tasted just as delicious.  I will definitely make it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBus"},"reviewBody":"really really really good!!will definately make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"560","romance_copy_dek":"Pistachio ambrosia salad is an easy, fruit-forward show-stopper. 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