Ambrosia Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
Sweet, creamy, and irresistibly nostalgic, this Ambrosia Fruit Salad with Cool Whip combines pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, grapes, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans for a classic Southern dessert that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can “Very Cherry” Fruit Cocktail, drained
- 15 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup pineapple tidbits, drained
- ½ cup maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half
- 1 cup green grapes, cut in half
- ¾ cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 8 oz Extra Creamy Cool Whip
Instructions
- Combine the fruit. In a large bowl, mix drained fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits, maraschino cherries, and grapes.
- Add the extras. Stir in mini marshmallows, coconut, and pecans.
- Fold in the cream. Gently fold Cool Whip into the fruit mixture until everything is coated.
- Chill & serve. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Drain the fruit very well; excess juice makes the salad runny.
- Chill the salad for the flavors to develop.
- Try toasting the pecans for a deeper flavor and aroma.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Stir gently before serving. This salad is not freezer-friendly.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 551IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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