Sunday, January 17, 2010

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

A freshing fruit salad brings brightness to those dreary winter days.

Ingredients
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in natural juices
1 1/8 oz package cook and serve vanilla pudding
1 quart mixed fresh fruit chunks (apple, bananas, orange, pears, etc.)
3/4 cup chopped, pecans or walnuts
Whipped topping, optional

Directions
Drain pineapple reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. In a saucepan combine pineapple juice and pudding mix. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Cool. Combine pineapple, other fruit, nuts, and coconut in a large salad bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish with whipped topping if desired. Yield 6-8 servings.

No comments:

Post a Comment