MOTHER'S HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD

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Every holiday, year long, without fail, this lovely pink salad appeared on our table in it's signature yellow bowl! Mother always made it on Saturday before the Sunday dinner, claiming it HAD to "set" for 24 hours. It has been called a "24-hour salad" but to us it was always Mother's Fruit Salad! Mother lived to be 87, and...

Provided by Carolyn Harris

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 or 2 box instant strawberry gellatin
1 can(s) fruit cocktail, in syrup
1/2 c coconut
1 lb seedless grapes, halved
1/2 c walnuts
1 c marshmallows, mini
1 large tub whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Mix gelatin according to directions and set aside. Set whipped topping out to soften. Drain fruit cocktail.
  • 2. In large mixing bowl mix all other ingredients. Slowly pour cooled gelatin over and gently stir. Fold in topping and GENTLY stir until uniformly pink.
  • 3. Set in refrigerator overnight.
  • 4. All Mother's cooking was "add a bit, take out a bit". You can leave out coconut or marshmallows, trade pecans for walnuts, etc. Just be sure you GUARD your fridge, because once it's tasted, you just may have a stampede on your hands!

Georgia
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I made this fruit salad for a baby shower last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the fresh, colorful fruit and the light, tangy dressing. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Mian Ali
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit. My kids love the colorful presentation and the variety of fruits. I also like that it's a healthy and refreshing snack that I can feel good about giving them.


Junaid Gill
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of fruits is perfect and the dressing is light and refreshing. I especially liked the addition of the honey - it gave the salad a nice sweetness without being too


Destiny Maculey
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This is my go-to fruit salad recipe. I love the combination of fruits and the dressing is always a hit. I've made this salad for potlucks, picnics, and even just as a snack for myself. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fadumo mohamed Fiqi
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I love this fruit salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I usually add a little bit of chopped nuts or granola for some extra crunch. It's also a great way to use up any leftover fruit that I have on hand.


lovely ahmed
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This fruit salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before my party and it was still perfect the next day. The flavors had really melded together and the fruit was even more tender. I highly recommend this recipe for any party or potluck


Rashed Robin78
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but I really enjoyed this one. The fruits were all fresh and ripe, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the mint - it gave the salad a nice refreshing finish.


tolu ogundaini
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had a bunch of grapes, strawberries, and bananas that were about to go bad, so I threw them all together and made this salad. It was delicious! The dressing is also really good - it's not to


tshego gwebu
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I made this fruit salad for my family last night and it was a huge hit! The combination of fruits was perfect and the dressing was light and refreshing. My kids especially loved the grapes and mandarin oranges. I will definitely be making this again


Mr. Ismail
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This fruit salad was a huge hit at my Mother's Day brunch! Everyone loved the colorful presentation and the variety of fruits. I especially appreciated the easy-to-follow recipe and the make-ahead option. I'll definitely be making this again for futu