NANA'S FRUIT SALAD

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My grandmother used to make this salad when I was a little girl. It's a tradition in my family now, for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail, juice reserved
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
3 apples, cored and diced with peel
2 Bartlett pears, cored and diced
2 bananas
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges, apples, pears, and pecans.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and lemon juice. Add enough fruit cocktail juice to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • Fold the cream cheese mixture into the fruit mixture and toss. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving. Prior to serving slice bananas, add to fruit salad and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 49.4 g

Sk Antor
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This fruit salad is a great way to start your day. It's light and refreshing, and it gives you a boost of energy.


AMERICAIN EKIE
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove fruits depending on what you have on hand.


Jameson Mee
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This is the best fruit salad recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sk Sujon Vai
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit and it's always refreshing.


Hayley Persad
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Simone Symons
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of fruits and the honey-lime dressing is amazing.


Muhammed Bolanle
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few pieces of fruit that are about to go bad, so I throw them into this salad and they're gone in no time.


Kim Norton
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This is my favorite fruit salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of fruits and the honey-lime dressing.


Sudan Shrestha
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of fruits and the honey-lime dressing.


Hameed Salar
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This fruit salad is a great way to start your day. It's light and refreshing, and it gives you a boost of energy.


MOHAMMAD BASIT
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove fruits depending on what you have on hand.


Yeasmin Sultana
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This is the best fruit salad recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Agaba
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit and it's always refreshing.


Joan Boateng
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Susan Gilbert
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I'm not a big fan of fruit salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of fruits and the honey-lime dressing is amazing.


Lorenzo Stephens
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few pieces of fruit that are about to go bad, so I throw them into this salad and they're gone in no time.


Maria Crawford
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients that come together to create a delicious and refreshing salad.


NUMAN AHMAD
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This is my go-to fruit salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


ANNETTE WALTERS
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I made this fruit salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of fruits and the honey-lime dressing.


Kiwala Shakirah
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This fruit salad is a refreshing and healthy treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of pineapple, grapes, apples, and oranges is a classic, and the addition of honey and lime juice adds a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.