Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad is a sweet mixture of gelatinous materials. From canned "fruit" to whipped cream, it has all the food groups covered - mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, coconut, and marshmallows coated in whipped cream. This is a favorite salad at family gatherings in redneck parts of the world. And everyone knows, salads are healthy. Keep holding on to yesterday with a dish that will be the biggest part of any celebration.

Ingredients

 * 2 (11 oz) cans mandarin orange segments, drained
 * 2 (15 oz) cans fruit cocktail, drained
 * 2 cups flaked coconut
 * 2 cups miniature marshmallows
 * 1 (8 oz) container Whipped Cream or cool whip
 * 1 16oz container sour cream
 * 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained

Directions

 * 1) Mix the mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, and coconut in a large bowl.
 * 2) Add whipped cream and marshmallows.
 * 3) Chill for at least an hour.
 * 4) Stir again before serving.