NANNY WAYMIRE'S FRUIT SALAD

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This is the best fruit salad and a requested by my daughter every holiday. The freshness just pops out with every bite and the creaminess of the cheese are great combinations.I take it one step further because I put some on my pecan pie. Hope you enjoy a family tradition that has been handed down through 50 years of get...

Provided by Brandy Male

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large green apples ,chopped with skin
2 large oranges, chopped
2 large pear ,chopped and peeled
2 bananas
1/2 qt strawberries, halved
1/2 bunch green / purple grapes halved
1 can(s) alberta peaches (drain / reserve juice)
1 can(s) pineapple,tidbits (drain / reserve juice)
1 can(s) fruit cocktail, drained
1 c coconut, shredded
1/2 c pecans, in pieces
1/2 pkg cream cheese, cut in cubes
1 qt sprite
10 maraschino cherries, halved
2 c marshmallows, mini
1 large extra creamy cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. 1: Pour cold sprite on a med. size bowl and chop apples, pears let soak 20 min. while working on the rest of the salad. 2: Drain can fruits reserving the juice from peaches and pineapples.Drain well 3:In a large bowl place all soaked fresh and drained can fruit.Discard sprite.
  • 2. 4:Add pecans, cherries drained and pat dry, coconut, give a little stir.
  • 3. 5:Add cream cheese chunks and stir. 6: Stir in Creamy Cool Whip, then marshmellows 7:NOW HERE IS THE KEY, USE WHICH ONE OF THE RESERVED JUICES YOU LIKE AND STIR IN ENOUGH TO MAKE THE SALAD CREAMY,I LIKE THE PEACH. Store in the frig and just before serving add bananas or the morning of. I have soaked them in sprite before too, it is just your taste.

Nancy Alday
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack.


Syed arif
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals.


Happy Daka
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I love the addition of the dressing to this fruit salad. It really takes it to the next level.


Muhammad Ifzal
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Muhammed Abubakar
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I've made this fruit salad for my family several times and they love it. It's a great way to get them to eat more fruit.


Simple Nicholas
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This fruit salad is perfect for a party or potluck.


somrat Hossain ali 670
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I love the combination of fruits in this salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Miranda Zontelli
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This fruit salad is a great way to cool down on a hot day.


Mhmd Talima
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I've made this fruit salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer fruit.


Moshikhan Moshikhan
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack.


Siulai Siulai
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I love the addition of nuts and seeds to this fruit salad. It adds a nice crunch and flavor.


Melissa Goulais
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This fruit salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits.


AHMED SALMAN
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I made this fruit salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Dhiraj Khadka
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This fruit salad is a great way to use up leftover fruit.


rekha parvin
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I love that this fruit salad is made with fresh fruit. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Collin Deery
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This is the best fruit salad I've ever had! The dressing is amazing.


Ladavi Entertainment
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I've been making this fruit salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kandi Hayes
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Gaming Somrat
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This fruit salad is a refreshing and delicious treat! The combination of fruits is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful.