Ambrosia I

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.
 * Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

 * 3 cans fruit cocktail (fruit juice or light syrup)
 * 1 x 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. ½ 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.