Best Grandmas 5 Cup Creamy Fruit Salad Recipes

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GRANDMA'S 5 CUP SALAD



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From the mid 1950's, an easy and fast child pleaser, with a few variables to move the taste point around. Always a favourite for Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, etc.!

Provided by John DOH

Categories     Canadian

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sour cream (alternate, 1 cup yogurt)
1 cup drained fruit cocktail (alternate 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup drained mandarin orange segments (canned)
1 cup kraft mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Very simple.
  • Assemble, mix thoroughly.
  • Cover and refrigerate an hour or more, and serve.

GRANDMA'S FRUIT SALAD



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"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

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

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

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