Ingredients
1 medium watermelon1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar fruit cocktail, drained1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained1 cup miniature marshmallows1 cup diet lemon-lime soda, chilled1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preparation
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.
