Cookbook:Fruit Salad with Orange Soda (Ensalada de Fruta)

This fruit salad is a dessert that is very popular and traditional at Christmas time in Uruguay. It's normally served all throughout the summer as it is very refreshing and makes a few fruits go a long way.

Ingredients

 * 1 can (400 g) peaches (in natural juice)
 * 1 can (150 g) pineapple pieces (in natural juice)
 * 200 g cherries
 * 200 g seedless grapes (any type)
 * 1 red apple
 * 1 large orange
 * 1 nectarine
 * 2 plums
 * 1 large banana
 * 2 passion fruits
 * 1 small container of strawberries
 * 1.25 L (or less) Fanta orange soda, chilled

Procedure

 * 1) Place canned fruit in a large bowl along with it's juice, making sure you cut the peaches into small pieces.
 * 2) Wash remaining fruit thoroughly.
 * 3) Place cherries and grapes (minus stalks and any leaves) in the bowl.
 * 4) Cut up remaining fruit into small pieces, place in the bowl, and chill.
 * 5) Prior to serving, mix lightly and cover with chilled Fanta.
 * 6) Serve with a slotted spoon for a lovely summer dessert, especially during the holidays when we need a stomach cool down after a heavy meal.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Any of the fruits above can be omitted.