Description
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
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1 cup chopped bananas
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1 cup chopped apples
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1 cup seedless grapes, halved
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1 cup drained pineapple tidbits
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1 cup pomegranate seeds (reserve some for garnish)
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1 cup chopped pecans (reserve some for garnish)
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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½ cup sugar
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1 tablespoon Mexican vanilla
Instructions
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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.
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Add Pomegranate Seeds: Cut the pomegranate and extract the seeds (arils). Add them to the bowl, reserving some for garnish.
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Incorporate Pecans: Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the fruit mixture, reserving some for garnish.
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Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in the Mexican vanilla.
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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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 303
- Fat: 20.2g
- Carbohydrates: 31.8g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Protein: 2.6g
