Now whenever we're invited somewhere for dinner, I beg for a food assignment. Every excuse to prepare something to share is welcomed. If anyone out there would like to invite us to dinner, I'll be happy to share a salad or dessert - even a casserole! This yummy looking fruit salad was just that - yummy. When the host takes seconds, that's a good sign. We had a delicious dinner with Ann & Larry while plannng the upcoming family summer party. And they graciously allowed me to bring the salad. I think the recipe intended for the pecans and cherries to be folded in, but I added my own decorative touch, which is a rare moment for me. I also used Cool Whip instead of whipping cream, mostly for the convenience; but I'm glad I did because I think that much cream would have been too much. I also used just a can of mandarin oranges, which is probably less than a cup. In some of Mom's recipes I wondered if, when she wrote 1 c., she actually meant one can. This is an easy salad to increase or decrease by just using more or less fruit and cream. So here it is . . .FRUIT SALAD (2)
1 cup mandarin oranges
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup salad marshmallows
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups sweet grapes
Whole pecans
Maraschino cherries
Drain fruit well before adding marshmallows & coconut, then add 1 cup whipped cream and add to fruit.
yummy
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