Mandarin Orange Ambrosia Salad
Serves 8-10 adjust servingsIngredients
- 1 8-ounce tub cool whip, regular or lite (thawed)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (3.4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix* (goes in the salad as dry powder)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts. Pecans are good too.)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 (15-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained well
- 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, slightly drained (reserve juice)
- 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