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My version of the classic holiday fruit salad, family members demand that it to be served at every holiday meal..."don't mess with tradition", they insist!

Ambrosia Holiday Fruit Salad

 

1 cup sour cream

2 cups non-dairy whipped topping*

1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, well drained

2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, well drained

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

2 cups miniature marshmallows

2 teaspoons fresh grated orange peel (optional)

1. In large mixing bowl combine sour cream with the whipped topping. Add remaining ingredients and gently fold in until just combined.
2. Transfer to serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Makes 12 servings.

* Or substitute with 2 cups lightly sweetened real whipped cream.

Variation: Reduce the pineapple and mandarin oranges by half and add the same amount of any fresh or frozen fruit that suits your fancy such as sliced bananas, chopped apple, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, peaches. or a frozen fruit such as strawberries or blueberries.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving: 167.5 calories; 40% calories from fat; 7.8g total fat; 8.7mg cholesterol; 29.7mg sodium; 175.0mg potassium; 24.6g carbohydrates; 1.0g fiber; 18.3g sugar; 23.6g net carbs; 1.8g protein.

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