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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Colorful watermelon, pineapple, fruit cocktail, maraschino cherries and more are combined in this eye-catching fruit salad that's sure to take center stage at your next summer buffet! The recipe comes from Sandy Leversee of Apache Junction, Arizona. Ingredients:
1 medium watermelon |
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained |
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar fruit cocktail, drained |
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained |
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained |
1 cup miniature marshmallows |
1 cup diet lemon-lime soda, chilled |
1/4 cup flaked coconut |
Directions:
1. Cut watermelon into basket (see box below). Remove fruit from both sections of the top. Remove fruit from basket with a melon baller. Set aside 3 cups of melon balls (save remaining melon for another use).
2. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, fruit cocktail, oranges, cherries, marshmallows and reserved watermelon balls. Add soda; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, stir in coconut. Spoon into watermelon basket. Yield: 10 servings.
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