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.

Esther Tata
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This fruit salad is the perfect way to end a holiday meal. It's light, refreshing, and the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Arifin Siam
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This fruit salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Milena Jakovljević
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I've made this fruit salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for parties or potlucks.


Syed Hassan ali Akram Bhukhari
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit. My kids loved it!


Hasnain Tariq
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this one was actually really good. The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Hasanuzzaman Ripon
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This fruit salad is a healthy and refreshing snack. I love that it's made with all natural ingredients.


Jahanzeb Nazir
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This fruit salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Md Rakib Hossin
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I made this fruit salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Ting Lee
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This fruit salad was a great way to use up some of the leftover fruit I had in my fridge.


trevor cannon
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The fruit salad was good, but I would have liked it better if it had more variety of fruits.


Muhammed Kashif Manzoor Hussain
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The fruit salad was a bit bland. I think it needed more spices or herbs.


Favour solomon
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The fruit salad was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the dressing was delicious. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


Md Emon Talukdar
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This fruit salad was easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Dum Skug
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fruit salad turned out great! It was a perfect side dish for our holiday dinner.


Hi Ml
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This was a delightful and refreshing fruit salad. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the fruit was perfectly ripe.


Brayden Sanders
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I made this fruit salad for my family and they all loved it! The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Nermeen Moses
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This fruit salad was a huge hit at our holiday gathering! Everyone loved the combination of fresh fruits and the sweet dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


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