Coconut Ambrosia Salad Recipe
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Coconut Ambrosia Salad

By: Didi 
"I've been making this recipe for well over thirty years, and it's still good."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (239)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 195 | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by FOODAC   view full review
Very disappointed with this. I love ambrosia salad and was looking for a recipe. With all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by ECS   view full review
I doubled the recipe and made this for thirty people at a baby shower - it was a huge hit! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by Dog Lovin' Mama   view full review
Excellent recipe. Everyone LOVED this!!! I made this twice in the last week. The first time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by Sunnie   view full review
I just love AMBROSIA! BUT here is what I do.. I dont measure, just use what you think looks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by GODSGIRL   view full review
Really good fruit salad! I omitted the milk and added 1 cup of chopped pecans and a teaspoon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by VPETERSON   view full review
I've never made this before and I needed something easy in a hurry. Great recipe and tastes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
Amazing stuff. I made it for a few friends at a barbeque and they loved it. I did add some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by CLAREHUFF   view full review
This was delicious! Just like I remember it at all of my family picnics when I was little. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2003 by Melissa   view full review
I made this for a church picnic last night and it disappeared in no time. I'm glad I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by AKASOONER   view full review
This was my first shot at making a fruit salad and it was so easy and quick not to expensive...

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