AMBROSIA SALAD WITH FRUIT COCKTAIL

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This ambrosia salad with fruit cocktail is a long-time family favorite for holidays or weekend BBQs.

Provided by Jay

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches in juice
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Empty fruit cocktail, peaches, pineapple, and oranges out into a strainer set over a large bowl to drain.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in a bowl, adding milk until mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in 3/4 of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the drained juice; blend well.
  • Dice peaches and fold them into the creamy mixture. Add all the drained fruits and coconut, reserving 5 or 6 mandarins, and stir to coat. Smooth over the top and frost with remaining whipped topping. Decorate top with reserved mandarins. Refrigerate until flavors combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 42.6 g

AYOUB TOUILI
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love the marshmallows and coconut, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy fruit.


Afonja Bashiru
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I love that this salad can be made with fresh or frozen fruit. It's a great way to enjoy fresh fruit in the summer and frozen fruit in the winter.


Rubel Yt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit cocktail. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is always a plus.


Magret Malembo
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Zohaib Bhaan
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This salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.


Usmankoko Usmankoko
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I love the combination of fruit cocktail, marshmallows, and coconut in this salad. It's the perfect summer treat.


md mohi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Andrew the Adventurer
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I made this salad for a baby shower and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


OGECHI Iloh
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This salad is perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Sam Garcia
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I've never been a fan of ambrosia salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


falah falah
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Channing Murray
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The fruit cocktail and marshmallows are a great combination, and the whipped cream topping adds a touch of sweetness.


Nathan Barron
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This is the best ambrosia salad I've ever had! The fruit cocktail and marshmallows are a perfect combination, and the whipped cream topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Michael McGregor
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Keabetswe Madi
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This ambrosia salad was a hit at our family gathering! The combination of fruit cocktail, marshmallows, and coconut was perfect, and the whipped cream topping added a touch of elegance.