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Coconut Ambrosia Salad

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"I've been making this recipe for well over thirty years, and it's still good."
Coconut Ambrosia Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 248 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the oranges, pineapple, whipped topping, coconut, marshmallows and milk.
  2. Mix together well and chill 1 hour before serving. Garnish with cherries.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by FOODAC 
Very disappointed with this. I love ambrosia salad and was looking for a recipe. With all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by ECS 
I doubled the recipe and made this for thirty people at a baby shower - it was a huge hit! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by Dog Lovin' Mama 
Excellent recipe. Everyone LOVED this!!! I made this twice in the last week. The first time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by VPETERSON 
I've never made this before and I needed something easy in a hurry. Great recipe and tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by Sunnie 
I just love AMBROSIA! BUT here is what I do.. I dont measure, just use what you think looks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by TchrJrHi 
Amazing stuff. I made it for a few friends at a barbeque and they loved it. I did add some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by AKASOONER 
This was my first shot at making a fruit salad and it was so easy and quick not to expensive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by Melissa 
I made this for a church picnic last night and it disappeared in no time. I'm glad I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by CLAREHUFF 
This was delicious! Just like I remember it at all of my family picnics when I was little. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by GODSGIRL 
Really good fruit salad! I omitted the milk and added 1 cup of chopped pecans and a teaspoon... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Coconut Ambrosia Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 197

  • Total Fat: 7.5g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 43mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 1g

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