Comfort Foods
Cherry Fruit Salad
By Healthy Exchanges

An old-time salad with a healthy makeover for your Easter table.

1 (20-ounce) can Lucky Leaf No Sugar Added Cherry Pie Filling 1/2 cup Splenda Granular 1 cup Cool Whip Lite 1 cup (1 medium) diced banana 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, packed in fruit juice, drained

1 cup miniature marshmallows

In a large glass bowl, combine cherry pie filling, Splenda and Cool Whip Lite. Add banana and pineapple. Mix gently to combine. Fold in marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. Serves 8.

HINTS: 1) To prevent banana from turning brown, mix with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or sprinkle with Fruit Fresh. 2) If you can't find tidbits, use chunk pineapple and coarsely chop.

. Each serving equals: 105 calories, 1g fat, 0g protein, 24g carb., 11mg sodium, 5mg calcium, 2g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1/2 Starch/Carb; Carb Choices: 1 1/2.

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