Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Name: Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed; 2 1/2 cups shredded coconut; 1/2 cup walnuts; 8 ounces fruit cocktail, drained; 8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained; 11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained; 3 cups miniature marshmallows; 10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained (optional); 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Submitted by Chef likestocook

"This is a great fruit salad that doesn't need in season fruit! It is pretty and I have served it for brunches. If you use a little of the maraschino juice, it is a pink color. I got this recipe online when I was searching for an easy and different fruit salad."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 12

ingredients

8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
2 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded coconut
¹⁄₂ cup walnuts
8 ounces fruit cocktail, drained
8 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained
3 cups miniature marshmallows
10 ounces maraschino cherries, drained (optional)
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

In a large bowl mix all of the ingredients.
Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.

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Chef likestocook

<p>I have always loved to cook and try new recipes. I am a kindergarten teacher, but will be retiring at the end of the 2006-2007 year. I love having people over for special occasions and just to have supper with us. I have been married 35 years and have 3 daughters. We have 4 grandchildren and we love spending time with them in Lexington. <br /> <br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg border=0 alt=Photo /></p>

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