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ambrosia fruit salad in a large white bowl.

24 Hour Fruit Salad Recipe

Jill Lockridge-The Freckled Cook
24 Hour Fruit Salad aka Ambrosia Salad is a classic favorite that combines a colorful array of fruits. Bringing together a medley of citrus fruits, coconut, and marshmallows, all enveloped in whipped cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 can 15 oz. mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can 20 oz. pineapple tidbits or chunks, drained
  • 16 oz. maraschino cherries, reserve 2-4 tablespoon of juice for color
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 8 oz. whipped topping

Instructions
 

  • Add mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapple tidbits/chunks, maraschino cherries, and sweetened coconut flakes to a large bowl.
  • Gently fold in whipped topping.
  • Add a little cherry juice from the cherries jar to make the fruit salad pink.
  • Stir to combine, then refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve cold and enjoy!
Keyword 24 hour salad, ambrosia salad, easy fruit salad
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