• Source: potluck
• Dish Type: Salads
• Cuisine: American
• Cooking Method: Other
• Occasion: Any
• Effort Level: Simple

Retro Ambrosia

This is a classic American fruit salad dating back to the 50's, but with a contemporary reinterpretation that make for one "Kicked-Up" salad.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature (about 4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 5 1/2 cups)
• 3 oranges, peeled, and sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2 grapefruit, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup toasted pecans (7 minutes at 350?F)
• 1 cup toasted coconut (10 minutes at 350˚F)

Instructions

Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Whisk to blend. Add the pineapple, cherries, oranges, grapefruit, and pecans and stir to mix. Place in a serving dish, garnish with the coconut, and serve immediately.

Makes about 8 cups, 8 servings