Serves 6

½ cup mayonnaise

1 small carton cream cheese

1 teaspoon lemon basil leaves (optional)

1 head iceberg lettuce

1 jar maraschino cherries

1 can crushed pineapple

½ cup pecans in broken pieces

1/3 cup dried shredded coconut

Several hours before preparation time, mix the mayonnaise, cream cheese, and the basil (if available) together and chill. To prepare, wash and dry the lettuce. Tear off sections of lettuce about the size of your hand. Spread the cream cheese and mayonnaise mixture over the lettuce sections. Top with the remaining fruits and nuts.  This makes a light dessert that would be easy to serve after a great pasta meal.