FRUIT 'N' NUT SALAD

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MY MOTHER-IN-LAW created this recipe using leftover fruit from holiday baking. It tasted so good that it became standard fare every time we had ham or turkey. It's a perfect side dish for those entrees. For color and a touch of sweetness, I sometimes add miniature marshmallows. -Willie Mae Philen, Mexia, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium apples, chopped
2 medium oranges, sectioned and cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup raisins
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium firm bananas, sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the apples, oranges, raisins, cherries and pecans. Combine mayonnaise, sugar and lemon juice; mix well. Add to fruit mixture and stir to coat. Chill. Just before serving, stir in bananas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.