Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce tub cool whip, regular or lite (thawed)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (3.4 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix (goes in the salad as dry powder)
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 2 (15-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained well
• 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, slightly drained (reserve juice)

Optional Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 14 ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained well

Procedure

1. In a large bowl, add cool whip, milk, sour cream, and pudding mix.
2. Add the coconut and nuts. Stir well.
3. Add the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple and optional ingredients.
4. Gently fold in the fruit.
5. Add some of the reserved pineapple juice if it seems thick. (This is just personal preference)
6. Serve immediately. Or cover and chill until you are ready to serve. You can make it up to 24 hours in advance.