TART CHERRY SALAD

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This recipe has been in my family for years; we especially use it during the holiday season. It's pleasantly tart and a perfect complement to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (16 ounces each) tart red cherries
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple
1 cup sugar
2 packages (6 ounces each) cherry gelatin
3 cups ginger ale
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Drain cherries and pineapple, reserving juices. Set fruit aside. Add enough water to combined juices to make 3-1/4 cups; pour into a saucepan. Add sugar; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add cherries, pineapple and ginger ale. Chill until partially set. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. Pour into an oiled 3-qt. mold or 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Chill until firm, about 3 hours.

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