Name: Fresh Fruit Marshmallow Salad Recipe
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package of instant French vanilla pudding (small package); 3 fresh mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned; 2 cups fresh cubed pineapple; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 1 cup fresh red or blackberries; 2 cups fresh green grapes; 2 cups halved and pitted fresh cherries ( save a few for the top); 1/2 10-ounce bag of miniature marshmallows; 1 large container of whipped topping thawed (at around 2 cups)

Here is a delightful bowl of fluffy Ambrosia Salad with a bowl brimming with nature's finest luscious ripe fresh fruits!

This is one of my favorite fruit salad recipes, with marshmallows and assorted fruits it's very similar to ambrosia but with all summer's bounty of freshness!

This creation is a combination of unique flavors that you can hand pick yourself and the perfect dessert for any picnic and BBQ!

Whether you are a plump grape lover or a chunky diced peach lover, these fresh fruits can all be in one bowl of a luscious creamy confection.

So don't miss a chance to take a journey with a big bowl of the delicious fresh fruity Ambrosia style salad!

Step-by-Step

prepare the fruits removing the seeds, stems, and pits plus cube them in small pieces
mix the juice and pudding until smooth
add the fruits to the mixture
fold the whipped topping in
decorate the top with more fruit

Other Fruit Suggestions

red raspberries,
mango cubed,
papaya,
sliced peaches,
sliced plums,
fresh cubed figs
strawberries
kiwis
bananas
oranges
boysenberries
pears cubed

Shopping List

French vanilla pudding (small package)
fresh mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned
fresh cubed pineapple
pineapple juice
shredded coconut
fresh blueberries
fresh red or blackberries
fresh green grapes halved
pitted fresh cherries ( save a few for the top)
miniature marshmallows
whipped topping thawed

Tips

always mix the pudding with juice until smooth
make an assortment of your favorite fruits
if using bananas dip them in lemon juice so they don't brown
make sure the whipped topping is thawed first
remove all pits, stems, and seeds from any fruits you're using