1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca
Dash salt
2 1/2 c. orange juice
1 c. orange sections
1/4 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. flaked coconut

Combine sugar, tapioca, salt and orange juice in medium saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Cool slightly. Stir in orange sections and dates. Chill at least 1 hour. Just before serving, spoon tapioca into dessert dishes and sprinkle with flaked coconut. 6 servings.