Watergate Salad(This Is For A Large Size Salad.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (12 oz.) containers Cool Whip
2 (4 oz.) pkg. dry instant pistachio pudding
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
2 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. coconut
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Preparation

Fold pudding into Cool Whip until well blended.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Chill for at least 2 or 3 hours (can also sit overnight).
Just before serving, add 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries.