Fruit Salad I

Wash all fruits thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris.

Peel the banana and slice it into thin rounds, placing slices into a large mixing bowl.

Peel the orange and separate it into segments, removing any excess white pith; add segments to the bowl.

Cut the grapefruit in half, scoop out the flesh with a spoon or knife, and remove seeds; add to the bowl.

Peel the cashew or Malacca pear and dice it into bite-sized cubes; add to the bowl.

Halve the papaw and scoop out the black seeds with a spoon; peel away the skin and cut the flesh into cubes.

Add the diced papaw to the bowl along with the cherries, tossing all fruits together gently to combine without crushing the softer fruits.

Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.