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Hawaiian Fruit Salad
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Hawaiian Fruit Salad

1 whole fresh pineapple
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups green grapes, halved
1 1/4 cups pina colada-flavored or vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted, divided
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coconut or vanilla extract

Stand the pineapple upright and vertically cut a third from one side, leaving the leaves attached. Set cut piece aside. Using a paring or grapefruit knife, remove strips of pineapple from the large section, leaving a half-inch shell; discard core. Cut strips into bite-size chunks. Invert shell onto paper towels to drain. Remove fruit from the small pineapple piece and cut into chunks; discard peel. Place shell in a serving basket or bowl.

In another bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Combine the yogurt, 1/4 cup coconut and extract; spoon over fruit and stir gently. Spoon into pineapple shell. Sprinkle with remaining coconut.

Yield: 6 servings