Ambrosia Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can Mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light sour cream
• 3 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup green grapes, halved

Instructions:

1. Drain Fruit: Drain the pineapple, mandarin oranges, and maraschino cherries. Rinse the cherries with cold water.
2. Whip Cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
3. Fold in Ingredients: Gently fold in the sour cream, marshmallows, coconut, pecans, grapes, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and cherries.
4. Chill: Chill the salad for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
5. Serve: Serve chilled, garnished with additional coconut and pecans if desired.

Tips:

• Fresh Fruit: For a more flavorful salad, consider using fresh fruit instead of canned.
• Sweetener: Adjust the amount of sugar to your desired sweetness level.
• Nuts: You can use other nuts like walnuts or almonds, or a mix of nuts.
• Variations: Add other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve the salad in individual bowls or in a large bowl.

Enjoy this classic and refreshing Ambrosia Salad!