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Marshmallow fruit salad with cool whip and shredded coconut.

Classic Ambrosia Salad with Coconut and Cool Whip

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups fruit-flavored marshmallows
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 20 oz canned pineapple tidbits well-drained
  • 10 oz Maraschino cherries well-drained
  • 11 oz canned or jarred Mandarin oranges well-drained

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together 8 oz Cool Whip and ½ cup sour cream, until fully combined.
  2. Gently fold in 2 cups fruit-flavored marshmallows, 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 20 oz drained pineapple tidbits, and 10 oz drained Maraschino cherries.
  3. Once mixed, carefully fold in 11 oz drained mandarin oranges until fully incorporated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Serve chilled.