AMBROSIA COMPOTE

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This sparkling fruit salad is versatile and pretty enough for dessert. I like to vary the fruits ... and will sometimes top them off with a dollop of ginger-laced whipped cream or yuletide star fruit garnish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
3 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
3 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1/2 cup ginger ale, chilled
1 tablespoon sliced star fruit, optional

Steps:

Drain pineapple; reserving juice. In a large bowl, add the bananas, pineapple, grapes, oranges and half the coconut; pour reserved juice over the fruit; lightly toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., Just before serving, pour ginger ale over salad and sprinkle with remaining coconut. Serve with a slotted spoon. Garnish with star fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.