Shelly's Recipe

PISTACHIO AMBROSIA

Category: Dessert Salads

2 (17 oz) cans fruit cocktail
2 (20 oz) cans pineapple chunks
2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges
4 (3.4 oz) pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
2 cups sour cream
1 (12 oz) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chopped pecans, optional

Drain fruit cocktail, pineapple and oranges, reserving 3 cups juice. Set fruit aside; pour juice into a 4-qt. bowl. Add pudding mix and mix until smooth. Stir in sour cream. Add whipped topping and mix until smooth. Fold in fruit; chill for several hours. Top with pecans just before serving if desired.