BANANA SALAD

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A nice fruit salad for potlucks or outdoor events - my grandmother always made it on the Fourth of July. Bananas, pineapple, and cream cheese in a tangy homemade sauce. Salad can be refrigerated or served immediately.

Provided by CLR

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 egg, well-beaten
6 large bananas, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple juice, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir about 1 tablespoon sauce into the bowl with the egg until egg is slightly warmed. Slowly pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking until sauce is smooth and thickened. Remove saucepan from heat and freeze sauce, stirring occasionally, until completely chilled, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix bananas, cream cheese, and pineapple together in a bowl. Add sauce and mix until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

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