WATERMELON AMBROSIA

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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! -Sandy leversee, Apache Junction, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

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)., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges