Ambrosia Fruit Salad

 

"EASY EASY EASY. If you like maraschino cherries you can use them, if not remember there are maraschino cherries in your fruit cocktail. Also, a little juice from the maraschino cherries will color your fruit salad a festive red."

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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• 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.