APPLE PINEAPPLE SALAD

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"I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri. "It's a refreshing change of pace for me and my husband, who's diabetic.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup reduced-fat margarine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Artificial sweetener equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
3 cups chopped apples
2 cups green grapes
2 teaspoon poppy seeds
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple juice into a saucepan. Add margarine and lemon juice; cook over medium heat until margarine is melted. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juice mixture. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add sweetener. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes and poppy seeds. Add the dressing; toss to coat Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, gently toss in pecans.

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