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Pomegranate Salad aka Dixie Salad

A white serving dish filled with creamy pomegranate salad, topped with bright red pomegranate seeds and chopped pecans—showcasing a festive mix of fruit and whipped cream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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A festive and creamy fruit salad combining the crunch of apples and pecans with the sweetness of bananas, grapes, and pineapple, all enveloped in a lightly sweetened whipped cream. This Southern Utah favorite is perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped bananas

  • 1 cup chopped apples

  • 1 cup seedless grapes, halved

  • 1 cup drained pineapple tidbits

  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds (reserve some for garnish)

  • 1 cup chopped pecans (reserve some for garnish)

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 tablespoon Mexican vanilla

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Dice the bananas, apples, and grapes into uniform pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl along with the drained pineapple tidbits.​

  2. Add Pomegranate Seeds: Cut the pomegranate and extract the seeds (arils). Add them to the bowl, reserving some for garnish.​

  3. Incorporate Pecans: Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the fruit mixture, reserving some for garnish.​

  4. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in the Mexican vanilla.​

  5. Combine and Serve: Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the fruit and nut mixture until well combined. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with the reserved pomegranate seeds and pecans.

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