1 c. cottage cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 c. drained crushed or chunk pineapple
1 c. miniature or cut up marshmallows
1 c. shredded coconut
1 c. candied cherries (or drained maraschino cherries)
Nuts if you desire

Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate before serving, allowing time for the flavors to blend. The salad may be prepared the day before you wish to serve it and stored overnight in your refrigerator.