Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe
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Ambrosia Fruit Salad

By: Kimberley Teal  
"EASY EASY EASY. If you like maraschino cherries you can use them, if not remember there are maraschino cherries in your fruit cocktail. Also, a little juice from the maraschino cherries will color your fruit salad a festive red."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, coconut, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 13.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
This Ambrosia was one of the first to go at a recent salad/dessert bar I hosted. For personal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by L YEAGER 
I made this salad for Thanksgiving dinner and I have to agree with other reviewers that it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2003 by BARB MAXWELL 
I tried this recipe "as is" and then made it again with half the coconut and half the spices. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2006 by SandraT. 
Consensus seems to be reduce/omit cinnamon & nutmeg & reduce coconut by 1/2 so I did. Also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by RESSAS 
This was great! I've never made ambrosia before, but a family friend was having a luau and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2005 by TROYSTER1 
This recipe reminds me of a salad my grandma made while I was growing up! I left out the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2005 by Larita T. 
This is a wonderful recipe and so easy, took it to a gathering yesterday. Everyone went back... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by Carrie Magill 
Per other reviews, I used 1/2 the stated amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut, and I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by DVierra 
Great Recipe, especially for a non-cook like myself! Everyone Loved it!!! Was asked to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2005 by ANG21796 
This recipe is very easy and very delicious! I got lots of rave reviews when I served it at... MORE

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