2 (20 oz.) cans pineapple chunks
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 sm. bottle maraschino cherries
1 c. pecans (opt.)
1 (3 3/4 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding

Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. Combine pineapple and remaining fruits and pecans in large bowl. Toss gently. Combine pudding and reserve juice in mixing bowl. Beat at high speed for 1 minute. Pour pudding over fruit and pecans. Toss gently. Chill and serve.