Mandarin Orange Ambrosia Salad
Serves
Serves 8-10
adjust servings
Ingredients
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1 8-ounce
tub cool whip, regular or lite (thawed)
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1/4
cup milk
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1/2
cup sour cream
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1
(3.4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix* (goes in the salad as dry powder)
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1
cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1
cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts. Pecans are good too.)
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2
cups mini marshmallows
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2
(15-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained well
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8
ounce can crushed pineapple, slightly drained (reserve juice)
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14
ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained well
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add cool whip, milk, sour cream, and pudding mix.
- Add the coconut, nuts, and marshmallows. Stir well.
- Add the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and cherries. Gently fold in the fruit.
- Add some of the reserved pineapple juice if it seems thick. (This is just personal preference)
- Serve immediately. Or cover and chill until you are ready to serve. You can make it up to 24 hours in advance.
by The Food Charlatan