Ambrosia I

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Description
Ambrosia is a sweet fruit salad that is often served as a dessert. This version of ambrosia gives a slightly tart flavor with a pleasant crunch.

Ingredients

 * 3 Cans Fruit Cocktail (Fruit Juice or Light Syrup)
 * 1 16 oz. Tub Whipped Cream
 * ½ Cup Walnuts
 * 3 Cups Mini Marshmallows
 * 1 Medium Apple (Sweet)
 * 1 Medium Banana
 * 1 Small Can Mandarin Oranges

Directions

 * 1) Drain mandarin oranges and fruit cocktail into small bowl. Pour oranges and cocktail into large mixing bowl.
 * 2) Add walnuts to cocktail.
 * 3) Peel apple and slice into chunks and put chunks into drained syrup.
 * 4) Slice banana and put chunks in syrup.  Set aside for five minutes.
 * 5) Add banana and apple chunks to cocktail.  Mix thoroughly.
 * 6) Add marshmallows to cocktail and mix thoroughly.
 * 7) Add whipped cream and mix thoroughly.
 * 8) Chill in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Tips

 * 1) Make sure to add marshmallows LAST before adding whipped cream.  Failure to do so will result in marshmallows melting.
 * 2) You can add coconut to salad if so desired.  1/2 cup is recommended.
 * 3) Extra maraschino cherries may also be added.
 * 4) Thoroughly drain cocktail using a sieve. Do not just drain in can.
 * 5) Failure to marinate bananas and apple in syrup will result in them browning.
 * 6) This dessert is best chilled but can be served at room temperature.