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Question: What is a good classic basic easy fruit salad recipe?

(Posted by: matthew b on 2008-11-13 14:16:42)

Does this sound OK? Ingredients: 1 - large can mixed fruit, drained 1 - can of pinapple chunks, drained 1 - can of mandarin oranges, drained 3 to 4 - apples, diced 2 to 3 - bananas, diced halved grapes 1 - large container of Cool Whip

Posted by: Nocturnal_Nisha on 2008-11-13, 14:24:13

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Posted by: mrs_G on 2008-11-13, 14:25:37

What I would do is whip a package of dry instant vanilla pudding into the coolwhip to make it even better.

Posted by: CheddarCheese on 2008-11-13, 14:27:31

That sounds like fruit salad to me

Posted by: tracy on 2008-11-13, 14:28:48

Yes -- that does sound good. You could also use the same basic ingredients and substitute 1 cup sour cream and 1 T. sugar for the Cool Whip.

Posted by: sylentrage on 2008-11-13, 14:30:25

Sounds yummy to me. i am makin one with ..canned oranges/ pineapples/ grapefuits and adding grape and sliced apples..top with a little whip cream.

Posted by: persistentchickainti on 2008-11-13, 14:51:43

Ambrosia Fruit Salad * 1/ 2 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed * 1-1/ 4 cups shredded coconut * 1/ 4 cup chopped walnuts * 1/ 2 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained * 1/ 2 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained * 1/ 2 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained * 1-1/ 2 cups miniature marshmallows * 1/ 2 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (optional) * 1/ 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg * 1/ 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 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. Serves 6 Ambrosia Fruit Salad (for 12) * 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed * 2 1/ 2 cups shredded coconut * 1/ 2 cup chopped walnuts * 1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained * 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained * 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained * 3 cups miniature marshmallows * 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained (optional) * 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 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.

Posted by: Judy T on 2008-11-13, 21:36:21

Doobie’s Fruit Salad Ingredients: 1 C cream cheese, cut into small squares 1 C coconut 1 C marshmallows 1 C mandarin oranges 1 C pineapple chunks Directions: Combine and chill.