Ambrosia Salad II

37 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 15 min

“This is my mom's favorite salad. My grandmother always made it during the holidays in Alabama.” - by MARGIESAULS2001

Ingredients

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 bananas, sliced
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup pecan pieces
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup maraschino cherries

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Directions

In a large bowl, combine mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, bananas, coconut, marshmallows, and pecan pieces. Fold in whipped topping. Garnish with maraschino cherries. Chill for 1 hour or overnight.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
344 cal
17%

Fat
20.2 g
31%

Carbs
41.5 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (37)

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ZGIRL1019

Sep. 27, 2003

"I used half the whipped topping, omitted the bananas, added grapes, and used pineapple chunks instead of crushed pineapple. It was delicious and just like the one my grandma used to make. Definitely a..." See more keeper for future family get togethers!!!"

MARMARL

Mar. 27, 2005

"I served this with Easter dinner and everybody had seconds. I used an 8 oz. container of Cool Whip instead of the 16 oz. It was perfect consistency. Also I wasn't sure if I was supposed to drain th..." See moree oranges or not so I played it safe and drained them."