Ambrosia Fruit Salad

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READY IN 45 mins

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

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"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." — Kimberley Teal

Directions

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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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 28, 2003

I made this salad for Thanksgiving dinner and I have to agree with other reviewers that it would be best if you cut back the amount of spices used. Also a bit more cool-whip would help it. It is good though and I would try it again!

—L YEAGER

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 03, 2007

This recipe was alright. I think i would have liked it better if there was no nutmeg but maybe thats just personal preference. I wasn't a big fan of this salad the day it was made (also the day i served it, although it did have a couple hours in the fridge) but it was way better the day after and days to come. If your thinking of making this, try making it a day or two in advance. it also tends to have more flavour this way.

—*Lisa*

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Oct 11, 2003

I tried this recipe "as is" and then made it again with half the coconut and half the spices. Much better in my opinion with just half of these ingredients.

—BARB MAXWELL

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Feb 02, 2004

This Ambrosia was one of the first to go at a recent salad/dessert bar I hosted. For personal preference I omitted half the coconut, half the marshmallows, half the cool whip, the can of fruit cocktail, 3/4 the nutmeg and 1/2 the cinnamon. Instead I used half sour cream and half coolwhip in the dressing, and chopped fresh oranges in place of fruit cocktail. As you can see, I changed it quite a bit. But it was a definite hit, and I will make my version again. Thanks Kimberly.

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Oct 07, 2006

Consensus seems to be reduce/omit cinnamon & nutmeg & reduce coconut by 1/2 so I did. Also reduced Cool Whip by 1/2 and added 1/2 Sour Cream. Added fresh fruits in season: strawberries, blueberries, peaches & apple. AND, used 1/2 white mini marshmallows and 1/2 coloured mini marshmallows for a bit of colour. MMMMMMmmmmmmm !!!

—SandraT.

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Jun 16, 2005

This recipe reminds me of a salad my grandma made while I was growing up! I left out the cinnamon and nutmeg and added about 12 ozs. of Cool Whip and 1 3/4 cup coconut! My guests loved this easy and simple recipe!

—TROYSTER1

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Feb 02, 2004

This was great! I've never made ambrosia before, but a family friend was having a luau and requested that everyone bring a 'tropical' type dish. With pineapple and coconut this fit the bill, and it was a huge hit! I used tropical fruit salad to add to the Hawaiian theme, and it was a hit. My father was devastated that my mom and I came home without leftovers. Thank you, Kimberley, this will be going into my regular rotation!!!

—az_starshine

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Sep 01, 2005

This is a wonderful recipe and so easy, took it to a gathering yesterday. Everyone went back for seconds and asked for the recipe. Congratulations to Kimberly for creating such a delicious dish. Larita T.

—Larita T.

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
41.3 g
13%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
12.4 g
19%

Fiber
2.8 g
11%

Protein
1.9 g
4%

Sodium
62 mg
2%

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

Nutritional Information

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Calories from Fat: 112

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g 19 %
Saturated Fat 8.5g 43 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 62mg 2 %
** Potassium 151mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 41.3g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11 %
Protein 1.9g 4 %
** Sugars 23.7g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 4 %

* 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.