Step 1

FIRST, you will need 1 very large bowl for the salad and a medium mixing bowl for mixing dressing. (My VERY LARGE bowl is about 15 inches in diameter, and about 10 inches tall.) Wash and drain all fresh fruits and celery; allow to drain until as dry as possible. Drain all canned ingredients well.

Step 2

Remove grapes from stems, cut in half if you wish, and add to the large mixing bowl. Cut cherries in half, if you wish (and remove stems, if needed). Add all to the salad bowl, along with drained canned orange segments and pineapple chunks.

Step 3

Cut up apples and celery as directed in the ingredients list. dd to the large bowl (as per above).

Step 4

Peel and slice bananas, and add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

If using large marshmallows, cut them into quarters with kitchen shears into the salad bowl. If using miniature marshmallows, just add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Add walnut pieces to the salad bowl.

Step 7

To make the salad dressing, place thawed Cool Whip in a medium mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise and whisk them together. Add sugar, spices, and rum (or almond) extract.

Step 8

Mix the dressing well to thoroughly combined.

Step 9

Pour dressing over salad in a large bowl.

Step 10

Gently fold all ingredients with a rubber spatula until well coated with dressing.

Step 11

Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.