ambrosia fruit salad

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Servs: 12  Prep: 10m  

"EASY EASY EASY. If you like maraschino cherries you can use them, if not remember there are maraschino cherries in your fruit cocktail. Also, a little juice from the maraschino cherries will color your fruit salad a festive red."

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  •   1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  •   1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  •   1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  •   2 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  •   3 cups miniature marshmallows
  •   1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
  •   1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  •   1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  •   1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  •   1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (optional)

Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, coconut, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

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