Glorified Rice Dessert
["1 (13 1/2 oz.) can pineapple tidbits (reserve syrup)", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. Minute rice, uncooked", "6 maraschino cherries, diced", "1 c. miniature marshmallows", "1/2 c. coconut (optional)", "2 c. Cool Whip"]
["Drain pineapple.", "Measure syrup and add water to measure 1 1/4 cups of liquid.", "Bring to a boil over high heat.", "Stir in rice and salt.", "Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.", "Stir in cherries and pineapple.", "Chill thoroughly.", "Fold marshmallows and Cool Whip into chilled rice mixture.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["pineapple", "salt", "rice", "maraschino cherries", "marshmallows", "coconut"]