Easy Ambrosia Salad

This recipe for Cool Whip Ambrosia Salad is not only delicious but super simple to make. This fruit salad is filled with maraschino cherries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut and whipped topping. Serve this classic for dessert or a side dish that your friends and family are sure to love.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip (frozen whipped topping), thawed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 8 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine Cool Whip and sour cream in a large bowl.
  2. Fold in oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, and marshmallows.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.