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Ambrosia Salad
Naz Deravian
137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
137
4 hours and 15 minutes
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Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Place each variety of nut in a separate medium heatproof bowl and cover each variety with some of the just-boiled water. Soak the almonds and pistachios for about 1 hour, and soak the walnuts overnight (if using) to help the skins peel off. Almond and pistachio skins slip off fairly easily; walnuts take more effort. Once the skins are softened, drain the nuts and use your fingers to rub off the skins. Rinse the peeled nuts and place them all in one bowl.
In a medium pot with a lid, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Remove from the heat and carefully add the nuts and all of the dried fruits to the pot. Cover and set aside to cool at room temperature. Once cool, cover and refrigerate for 48 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Serve chilled, ladling some syrupy soaking liquid into each bowl. Be mindful that the senjed and whole dried apricots have seeds. Haft mewa will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Husband made this, and it was amazing. Indescribably delicious by itself or as a breakfast with yogurt. The whole is much mightier than its parts.
Husband made this, and it was amazing. Indescribably delicious by itself or as a breakfast with yogurt. The whole is much mightier than its parts.
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