28 February 2009

Healthy Ambrosia


Isn't this gorgeous?  I've been trying to create quick and healthy desserts for lazy Sunday lunches.  This one was so healthy that the leftovers doubled as a delicious breakfast the next morning!

Healthy Ambrosia by Joie de vivre

Yeilds at least 8 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients:

1 15 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
1 15 oz. can red grapefruit sections, drained
1 pear, cored and chopped
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 red banana, peeled and chopped
2 Tbls. lemon juice
1/4 c. sweetened coconut

Directions:

1.  Add everything to a bowl and stir together.
2.  Serve in small dessert bowls to up the fanciness factor!
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20 comments:

  1. Wandering CoyoteFebruary 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Oh, thanks for this! It looks wonderful and has all my favourite things in it!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    That does look gorgeous and fresh and tasty. Perfect for a weekend breakfast.

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  3. CurryLeafFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    surely healthy and fresh and filling.

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  4. test it commFebruary 28, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    That fruit salad looks good!

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  5. Chef EFebruary 28, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    To be honest I saw 'Ambrosia' and was afraid to come and look, my childhood memories were horror stories, but ahhhhh yours is refreshing and I do not see any 'jello' involved :)

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  6. ReeniFebruary 28, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    How delicious!! Beautiful and refreshing!

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  7. SaraFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    This really is gorgeous, looks healthy and easy to make too!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful colors - sounds like a wonderful and healthy dessert!

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  9. Tangled NoodleFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Gorgeous indeed! Colorful and healthy - what could be better?

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  10. Varsha VipinsMarch 1, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    looks pretty,,I posted a colorful dish too last time..:)

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  11. AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Gorgeous indeed! I saw ambrosia and was afraid it would involve creamed rice, which is something I just can't eat. This, on the other hand, I could eat no problem :)

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  12. The Duo DishesMarch 1, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Funny to read a couple of people's comments as they imagine what kind of ambrosia you'd whip up. :) This looks just great. Perfect for a bit of summer eating.

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  13. NuKiwiMarch 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Mmm...looks divine. Sounds good right about now too!!!

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  14. UnknownMarch 1, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    that looks so colourful..and so lovely with all those fruits..

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  15. RobinMarch 2, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Ooh yours is healthier than mine. I put masrhmallows and sour cream and cool whip in mine. Yikes but it is good. OK I'll be healthy!

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  16. CathyMarch 2, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    A lovely, light fruit dessert with lots of flavor. And I love adding the coconut for texture. Who wouldn't love this?

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  17. Peter MMarch 2, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Fruit salads make for a wonderful and healthy dessert...I'm in!

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  18. StashMarch 2, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    healthy AND delicious? i think there could be a comeback in the works...

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  19. Alicia FoodycatMarch 2, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Oh yum! That does look lovely.

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  20. DianaMarch 4, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    I have to make this for my husband! He's been mentioning that he loves grapefruit and hasn't had it in forever. I didn't like it as a kid so never buy it but this looks like a good recipe to try it in.

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