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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." — Didi

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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

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Directions

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

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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I doubled the recipe and made this for thirty people at a baby shower - it was a huge hit! There were NO leftovers! I took the advice of many other reviewers added pecans and apples (with skins - but no celery!), added red and green grapes, used less cool whip, used low fat cool whip, strained the canned fruit overnight, added a large box of pistachio instant pudding to the whipped topping and substituted sour cream for the milk - made it very thick and creamy, not runny at all, and the colors of the fruit looked great - together it was a perfect combination! I tossed it lightly with my hands and it was so simple. You can't go wrong with this recipe - add any fresh fruit you want!

—ECS

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 19, 2003

Very disappointed with this. I love ambrosia salad and was looking for a recipe. With all the rave reviews I thought I had found a good one. But this turned out sickly sweet and not at all what I was looking for. Needed much more fruit and the combination of the marshmallows with so much whipped topping put it over the edge for sweetness. Next time I'll try the one that uses sour cream. I think that's closer to the dish I remember.

—FOODAC

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Feb 11, 2004

Excellent recipe. Everyone LOVED this!!! I made this twice in the last week. The first time I made it with strawberry Cool Whip and used two cans of mandarin oranges. It was really good (a little too much coconut though). The second time I made it I used regular Cool Whip but added a box of instant pistachio pudding to the Cool Whip and then added the rest of the stuff, still using two cans of mandarin oranges. I only used about 1 1/4 cups of coconut this time. Everyone raved about this recipe with the pistachio pudding in it. I will definitely make it this way from now on. Thanks for the recipe Didi!!! :-)

—Dog Lovin' Mama

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Sep 26, 2005

I just love AMBROSIA! BUT here is what I do.. I dont measure, just use what you think looks and tastes best! cream cheese (creamed.....) or sour cream real whipped cream (beat in vanilla & sugar) pineapple, crushed can mandarin oranges mini-marshmallows coconut cherries spalsh 1/2 & 1/2 splash orange juice little pineapple juice from can sugar if needed.....

—Sunnie

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Nov 30, 2008

Really good fruit salad! I omitted the milk and added 1 cup of chopped pecans and a teaspoon of vanilla. I think it would be good with more fruit too, maybe even some bananas. Update: do not omit the milk unless you will be eating this salad the same day. Overnight the marshmallows absorb all the juices.

—GODSGIRL

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Nov 12, 2003

I've never made this before and I needed something easy in a hurry. Great recipe and tastes incredibly yummy. For those who are recipe-challenged like me, the 3 1/2 cups whipping cream comes out to roughly an 8 oz tub. It's ever so slightly less, but not enough to make a difference.

—VPETERSON

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Feb 11, 2004

Amazing stuff. I made it for a few friends at a barbeque and they loved it. I did add some other kinds of fruit (grapes and apples). Can't wait to make again. Thanks.

—Momof2

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Jul 16, 2005

This was delicious! Just like I remember it at all of my family picnics when I was little. I did leave out the coconut and served it on the side (my husband hates coconut) and I also added 1/2 cup of sour cream for extra creaminess and tang. It was perfect!

—CLAREHUFF

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Nutrition

Calories
195 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
31 g
10%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
48 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Coconut Ambrosia Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 195
Calories from Fat: 63

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 11 %
Saturated Fat 6.7g 34 %
Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
Sodium 48mg 2 %
** Potassium 109mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 31g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
Protein 1g 2 %
** Sugars 18.4g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 2 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.