GRANDMA'S HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD

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I think this recipe came from MightyCool.com, but I'm not sure. My Mom who's 92 just loves it. I've changed the recipe a bit to suit our taste.

Provided by Grandma Joan

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup red apple, cored and diced
1 cup green apple, cored and diced
1 cup pineapple chunk (if canned then drain)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped in to smaller pieces
1 cup yogurt (non fat, low fat or regular) or 1 cup mayonnaise (non fat, low fat or regular)
1/2 cup dry white wine (I use the pineapple juice from the canned pineapple)
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped (1 tsp dried)
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place the fruits, vegetables and dried fruit in a.
  • salad bowl.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, wine, and mint leaves.
  • Pour over the vegetables and toss lightly.
  • Add the pecans and cheese, lightly toss.
  • Serve a scoop of this salad on a plate with a lettuce leaf.
  • underneath as a garnish.

Brittanie McFadden
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This fruit salad is the perfect summer treat. It's refreshing and delicious, and it's also healthy.


Kalpana Regmi
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I love this fruit salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties.


Sadikshya Khadka
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Samir Chaudhary
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this one is actually really good. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the fruits are all fresh and flavorful.


ScourgeWolf69
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I've made this fruit salad several times, and it's always a hit. I love the combination of fruits, and the dressing is perfect.


Vivian Mambwe
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This fruit salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhmmad Wasim
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I love making this fruit salad for my family. It's a healthy and delicious way to start the day.


Gurjeet Singh
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit. It's also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Georges Abi Azar
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I made this fruit salad for my holiday party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe.


amal m
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This fruit salad is so good! I love the combination of fruits, and the dressing is perfect.


Wuraola Ololade
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I've been experimenting with different variations of this fruit salad, and I've found that adding a little bit of honey or maple syrup really enhances the flavor.


Yangaphi Nondzukiso
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I made this fruit salad for my family over the holidays, and they loved it! It was so refreshing and flavorful.


Barsha Akter
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This fruit salad is the perfect way to use up all the leftover fruit from the holidays. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


Piyash biswas
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I love this fruit salad! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties.


Itz Chax
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I've been making this fruit salad for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fruits is perfect, and the dressing is light and refreshing.


Mary Goumei
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This fruit salad is a staple at our holiday gatherings. It's always a hit, and everyone loves it.