Grilled Ambrosia
May 23, 2012
One of my kids favorite things to eat is grilled pineapple. Recently, I made this Grilled Fruit Salad, and it was devoured before I could turn around. This is an ideal healthy dessert option for Memorial Day, Father’s Day, baby or wedding showers, brunches or a light snack or dessert. Adding the coconut gives it a new twist similar to ambrosia, an old Southern favorite. Tune in as I’ll be on WMJJ Magic 96.5 FM Radio on Thursday at 5:40 a.m and 8:50 a.m and Monday at 5:20 a.m and 8:10 a.m talking about how to make this Memorial day healthier so tune in.
Grilled Ambrosia
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
4 minutes
Yield:
6 serving
Ingredients
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 pound pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces about (31/2 cups)
4 medium oranges, peeled and sliced (21/2 cups)
4 kiwi, peeled, halved and sliced (11/2 cups)
Shredded coconut and maraschino cherries (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 pound pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces about (31/2 cups)
4 medium oranges, peeled and sliced (21/2 cups)
4 kiwi, peeled, halved and sliced (11/2 cups)
Shredded coconut and maraschino cherries (optional)
Preparation
1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
2. Whisk together honey, orange juice, lime juice and lime zest in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Grill pineapple 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and let cool.
4. Combine pineapple, oranges and kiwi in a large bowl. Drizzle with lime mixture, tossing gently. Top with coconut and cherries, if desired.
2. Whisk together honey, orange juice, lime juice and lime zest in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Grill pineapple 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and let cool.
4. Combine pineapple, oranges and kiwi in a large bowl. Drizzle with lime mixture, tossing gently. Top with coconut and cherries, if desired.
14 Responses to “Grilled Ambrosia”
livese says:
August, 29 2012at 01:34 am
shat dyosha…. original nkar@ arvesti gorc a, mets hajuyqov tans mej kpakcneyi
May, 24 2012at 06:49 am
Heidi, of course! Marshmallows is a great idea
May, 24 2012at 08:36 am
What a great idea! Grilling fruit makes it so sweet and a perfect light dessert.
Jeanette says:
May, 24 2012at 09:01 am
I still haven't tried grilling pineapple, but now I have to. This sounds so good Alison!
May, 24 2012at 09:02 am
I still haven't played around with too much grilled fruit but this is making me want to get the fire going right now!
Heidi @foodiecrush says:
May, 24 2012at 06:45 am
OMG! I thought I was the only Ambrosia fan born after 1942! LOVE the grilling twist and I'm totally trying this. Can I add marshmallows? Ambrosia smores!
amy @ fearless homemaker says:
May, 23 2012at 03:11 pm
this sounds absolutely divine. i love grilling fruit, too - it really brings out the natural sweetness + caramelizes so nicely. yum!
cookingrookie says:
May, 23 2012at 03:32 pm
My bf also adores grille pineapple. This salad is amazing! Love it :-). So healthy, yummy and gorgeous!
Cookin' Canuck says:
May, 23 2012at 05:50 pm
This sounds like the perfect healthy dessert for a Memorial Day bbq. I know my kids would be thrilled to eat this as an after school snack, too.
May, 24 2012at 10:39 am
What a great looking fruit salad, Alison! Love all the colors and the fact that you threw the pineapple on the grill... I bet that brought out its natural sweetness even more. Congrats on your radio feature, too!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says:
May, 25 2012at 07:49 am
We love grilled pineapple too. What a fantastic way to change up ambrosia.
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