Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

My family likes this w/o the nutmeg and the cinnamon. I have made this numerous times since printing it.

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2006

Excellent recipe. The only thing I changed was to add a couple of large bananas sliced up. I also didn't thaw my Cool Whip before hand and just let it sit out for about 20 minutes... it came out perfect! Nice and chilled... not runny. My family who likes fruit salad raved about it.

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CHERYLSKITCHEN

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Living In: Modesto, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2006

I can't really rate this recipe as it was written as I made changes as suggested by others. I omit cinnamon and nutmeg and reduced coconut by half (entire amount would have definitely been too much for me). Also used half amount of CoolWhip and added 8oz sour cream. Final result was very good.

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PEANUT6331

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Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2006

I liked this recipe very much. I used only fruit cocktail, marshmallows, and cool whip, since that was what I had in the house. I also added chopped walnuts for additional texture. I didn't used cinnamon or nutmeg, since I wasn't sure I wanted that flavoring in this fruit salad.

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Eila

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2006

I loved this recipe. I changed it a little bit by using about 1/2 cup sour cream along with the whipped topping. Instead of using the fruit cocktail I used canned peaches and added some apples and grapes. It turned out great after chilling overnight. I kept the walnuts separate and added them just before eating and sprinkled a little cinnamon on top. Delicious. :)

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Nina W.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2006

Consensus seems to be reduce/omit cinnamon & nutmeg & reduce coconut by 1/2 so I did. Also reduced Cool Whip by 1/2 and added 1/2 Sour Cream. Added fresh fruits in season: strawberries, blueberries, peaches & apple. AND, used 1/2 white mini marshmallows and 1/2 coloured mini marshmallows for a bit of colour. MMMMMMmmmmmmm !!!

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SandraT.

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2006

Fantastic and EASY. I made this for 14 gals in our Club. Everyone loved it. Used only 1 cup of coconut, 2 cans fruit cocktail, 1 can pineapple chunks, 1 can mandarin oranges and 1 jar of cherries. Added red seedless grapes, 2 tubs Cool Whip and walnuts. Thanks for this great recipe; I'll be making this again.

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SOUPSON

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2006

This was the recipe I remember from my childhood! As I have a diabetic in the house, I made a few changes. I used a combination of lite whipped topping and fat-free sour cream with the no sugar canned fruit. I tried it with a touch of the pumpkin spice and it was excellent. Thank so much!

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Denise W.

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Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2006

This recipe always has the family fighting over any leftovers in the bowl. I usually have additional do-dahs in this recipe; so to stretch out the dressing I add about 1/2c. reduced fat mayonnaise. I then chop up 1 Granny Smith apple, slice 1 banana, cut back on the coconut, use BLACK chopped walnuts & colored mini marshmellows. For more of a Calypso-style salad, you can use papaya, guava, mango, & poppyseed. For those who don't like the nutmeg, try using some allspice instead (pumpkin spice).

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2006

I was very disappointed with this recipe. All I could taste was the nutmeg...AWFUL! I will NOT be making this again.

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Laura T

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2006

I reduced the coconut and added a touch more marshmallows. It was delicious!

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DIANEA5

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Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2006

Awesome recipe, definitely a keeper.

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Reviewed: Feb. 15, 2006

Very good, but too much coconut for me

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2005

Very good, the nutmeg and cinnamon really makes this salad.

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2005

I love coconut, but this recipe calls for too much. Also, I'd add more whipped cream next time.

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2005

Lovely! I didn't have all of the ingredients on hand, so, yes as crazy as it sounds, orange juice works as a subsitute for fruit cocktails. Me and my friend loved this recipe!

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Reviewed: Sep. 1, 2005

This is a wonderful recipe and so easy, took it to a gathering yesterday. Everyone went back for seconds and asked for the recipe. Congratulations to Kimberly for creating such a delicious dish. Larita T.

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Larita T.

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2005

This recipe is very easy and very delicious! I got lots of rave reviews when I served it at my summer party! I added fresh purple grapes!

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2005

I think the nutmeg and the cinnamon are a must. They give it that nice pumpkin pie flavor. I tried it with just a half teaspoon of each, and I ended up adding more.

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Lindsey

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2005

This is now one of my favorite salads! It is perfect for summer. It has all the refreshing fruits blended into creamy cool whip! Thank you for this wonderful salad!

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