Allow the cool whip to come to room temperature so it will mix easily. (Microwaving cool whip is not recommended!)
Peel oranges.
Pull sections apart. If using seeded citrus, remove the seeds.
If using cherries set them on a paper towel to remove the juices which will tint the citrus fruit if not removed.
Mix all ingredients together. Feel free to add more or less of each ingredient to meet the tastebuds of your family! Cool whip helps hold the mixture together.
Orange salad can be made gluten free, fat free, and even sugar free. Just be sure to check your ingredients and use the ones that meet your needs. For example, if watching fat content use the fat free cool whip not regular cool whip!