FAVORITE APPLE SALAD

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A friend gave us this refreshing recipe, which immediately became a family favorite, especially with my mother and mother-in-law. For many meals, I'll prepare this crisp, colorful dish in place of an ordinary green salad. -Sharon Bielmyer, Holtwood, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup mayonnaise
8 cups chopped tart apples
2 cups green grapes
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Chill. Stir in mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy seeds and cooked dressing. Fold in the pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges