Retro Ambrosia Salad
Miz Helen's Kitchen
Ingredients
Serves 8
1 red delicious or gala apple, chopped, peel on
1 granny smith apple, chopped, peel on
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin orange, drained
1 ( 15 ounce) can peaches, drained, chopped
1 ( 15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (15 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained, chopped
2 cups fresh green grapes, halved
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup mini marshmallows
dash salt
dash cinnamon
dash nutmeg
(optional) 1 cup pecans, chopped
4 ounces sour cream
8 ounces whipped topping
Directions
In a large colander, drain the mandarin oranges, chopped peaches, pineapple tidbits, and cherries.
Add the drained fruit to a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Add the grapes and coconut flakes then mix well.
Add a dash of salt, cinnamon and nutmeg to the fruit and mix well.
Add the sour cream and whipped toping to the fruit and mix.
If you are adding the pecans, add them now.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Tip
This recipe can be made in advance for up to 3 days.