Old Fashioned Holiday Fruit Salad Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD

I remember my Mamma making this every Thanksgiving or Christmas. It was a tradition that went on for many years. I found a handwritten version of this recipe folded and put in one of my old cookbooks.

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11



Old-Fashioned Holiday Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • 1. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • 2. Using a hand mixer on high speed, beat in the whipped topping.
  • 3. Gently fold in the bananas, pineapple, fruit cocktail, apple, cherries, pecan pieces and raisins.
  • 4. Pour into a serving dish and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

2 8 oz packages cream cheese
1/2 c sugar
2 (12 oz) containers frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 bananas, peeled and sliced
2 can(s) (15.25) crushed pineapple, drained
2 can(s) (15.25) fruit coctail, drained
2 granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
1 1/3 c sweetened, flaked coconut
2 jar(s) (4 oz) marischino cherries, drained and halved
1 c pecans, chopped
1 c golden raisins

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD

"I can't believe how easy this pretty salad is to make," says Carolyn Tomatz of Jackson, Wisconsin. The colorful blend of bananas, pineapple, pears and peaches and grapes is tossed with a creamy pudding sauce. "People of all ages enjoy this dish," Carolyn notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup per serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8



Grandma's Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, pears, peaches and grapes. Cover and refrigerate. , Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Pour into a small saucepan. Whisk in pudding mix. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside to cool to room temperature., Slice bananas into a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice; gently toss to coast. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. Add bananas and cherries to chilled fruit. Add cooled pudding; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar sliced pears, drained
1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
2 medium firm bananas
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained

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