Best 7 Moms Mistake Fruit Salad Recipes

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and core the apples, cut into bite-sized pieces, and place pieces in a large bowl.
• Peel and cut bananas into 1/3-inch slices. Add slices to the bowl.
• Cut off the outside peel and pith of the orange. Cut the orange flesh into bite-sized pieces over the bowl so the juice and flesh pieces drop into the bowl while cutting.
• Add cherries, pecans, lemon juice, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of yogurt to the bowl. Gently stir to combine. Add more yogurt if desired for a creamier dressing.
• Serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, pears, peaches and grapes. Cover and refrigerate. , Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a small saucepan. Whisk in pudding mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside to cool to room temperature., Slice bananas into a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice; gently toss to coast. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add bananas and cherries to chilled fruit. Add cooled pudding; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain fruit and place in mix bowl.
• Stir in marshmallows and sour cream.
• Chill and serve.
• Can add nuts or coconut if desired.

MOM'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sour cream, sugar, and salt; mix well.
• Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Dip banana pieces into the pineapple juice and place in a bowl. Add cherries, oranges, and the pineapple.
• Add marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture; fold in the fruit mixture. Grease a fluted tube pan with cooking spray and turn the fruit salad out into the pan.
• Cover and freeze salad for at least 8 hours. Unmold and let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes before cutting.

MOM'S MOLDED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain fruit, mix together and set aside.
• Whip 1/2 pint cream, add 1/2 cup sugar and set aside.
• Beat the cream cheese and add mayonnaise and set aside.
• Dissolve gelatine in lemon juice over hot water, then add to mayonnaise and cheese mixture.
• Add fruit, then fold in whipped cream, marshmallows and nuts.
• Pour into mold or 9X13, and chill until set.

MOM'S SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.

TWENTY FOUR HOUR FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg, lemon juice, butter, sugar and 1 tablespoon of the reserved pineapple juice over low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture becomes thick. Whisk in poppy seeds. Remove from heat and chill.
• Once dressing is cold, fold in whipped cream, pineapple, orange segments, fruit cocktail and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. Just before serving, mix in the banana.