A IS FOR APPLE SALAD

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This refreshing blend bursts with good-for-you fruit-grapes, apples, oranges and pineapple-plus a sweet dressing youngsters will find especially appealing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 cups orange juice
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium tart green apple, chopped
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 cup each seedless red and green grapes, halved

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange extract. Cool. , In a large serving bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, apples and grapes. Add dressing; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.