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Ambrosia Salad or Dessert Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
OR Substitute with half inch titbits of fresh pineapple
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, halved & drained
1 apple unpeeled and diced into 1/2 pieces
1 banana sliced into circles and halved again
1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
1 ½ c. mini marshmallows
1/2 c. sour cream
1 (8 oz.) or1 litre Cool Whip

Best if made the day you serve lunch or the next day. Can keep up to 5 days refrigerated
Directions:
Directions:
Drain mandarin oranges, pineapple, and maraschino cherries very well. Pat cherries dry with a paper towel. Cut cherries in half.
In a bowl, mix together pineapple, coconut, halved cherries, diced apple and cut banana with mini marshmallows until combined. Gently fold in mandarin oranges (they’ll break up easily, so be gentle).
In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and Cool Whip until just combined. Gently fold into fruit mixture.
Chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10 people
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes….Chill: minimum of 2 hours or overnight
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Made for Jocelyn’s and Chris’s wedding shower April 28, 2024

 

 

 

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