1 (15 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 c. sugar
4 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 (11 oz.) can Mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/4 c. seedless white grapes
2 lg. bananas, sliced
1 avocado, peeled & cut into wedges (optional)

Drain pineapple, reserving juice and set aside. Combine pineapple juice, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let cool. Combine pineapple and remaining ingredients except avocado. Pour dressing over fruit, tossing gently. Garnish with avocado wedges before serving. Yields 6 servings.