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Ambrosia Salad II

SUBMITTED BY: MARGIESAULS2001  PHOTO BY: tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 

"This is my mom's favorite salad. My grandmother always made it during the holidays in Alabama."
Ambrosia Salad II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 31 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, bananas, coconut, marshmallows, and pecan pieces. Fold in whipped topping. Garnish with maraschino cherries. Chill for 1 hour or overnight.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 27, 2003 by ZGIRL1019 
I used half the whipped topping, omitted the bananas, added grapes, and used pineapple chunks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2005 by MARMARL 
I served this with Easter dinner and everybody had seconds. I used an 8 oz. container of Cool... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 20, 2005 by Shane and Di 
Great Recipe, but had to omit some ingredients so husband could eat it. I used the mandarin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2005 by KRONICGIRL 
This was really yummy! If you add a small box of orange jello mix, it gives it a tint of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 17, 2005 by Rachel Lane 
I first fell in love with ambrosia salad a couple years ago when my sister's mother-in-law... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2005 by ELLEN1269 
Delicious! My mom & brothers fought over the last bites! I cut down on the marshmallows &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2007 by KRANEY 
Wonderful! I used a 15-oz. can of mandarin oranges instead of 11 oz., and a 20-oz. can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2007 by Jacquita 
I used the juice from the pineapple and oranges to coat the bananas before I put them in with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 7, 2005 by MEEMEEBULUGA 
This was good. I think the recipe calls for way, way too much whipped topping. I used an 8 oz... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.48 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 8, 2005 by Marti 
I made this for a picnic and it was very good. I think using half the whipped topping is a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Ambrosia Salad II

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 349

  • Total Fat: 20.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 54mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.9g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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