Ambrosia Salad with Fruit Cocktail

Ambrosia Salad with Fruit Cocktail

This ambrosia salad with fruit cocktail is a long-time family favorite for holidays or weekend BBQs.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
  • 1 (16 ounce) can sliced peaches in juice (Optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
  • 1 (12 ounce) can mandarin oranges in juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Empty fruit cocktail, peaches, pineapple, and oranges out into a strainer set over a large bowl to drain.

Step 2
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese in a bowl, adding milk until mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in 3/4 of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the drained juice; blend well.

Step 3
Dice peaches and fold them into the creamy mixture. Add all the drained fruits and coconut, reserving 5 or 6 mandarins, and stir to coat. Smooth over the top and frost with remaining whipped topping. Decorate top with reserved mandarins. Refrigerate until flavors combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399
Calories
23g
Fat
48g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 30%
Saturated Fat18g 89%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium131mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate48g 17%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars43g
Protein4g
Vitamin C25mg 125%
Calcium55mg 4%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium379mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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