This is a wonderful salad that is easily adaptable and can be served as a snack, salad with a meal, or as a dessert.
1 pound mini marshmallows
1 large can chunk pineapple - drained
1 small jar maraschino cherries - drained
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 pint whipped cream
Dressing:
Combine the following ingredients in a double boiler and cook until it starts to thicken:
Yolks of 3 eggs, lightly beaten
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons sweet cream or milk
When the dressing is cooled - add the fruits, nuts, marshmallows and cream. Stir until combined - let stand 24 hours in the refrigerator - then serve.
~ Beckey Middleton, Kountry Krafters Extension and Community Association (ECA)