PECAN FRUIT SALAD

Pecan Fruit Salad image

This is a very colorful dish for the holidays and a change from jello salads. Peanuts also works well in this salad instead of pecans.-Stephen Allen, Leland, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1 cup canned sliced beets, drained
1 medium firm banana, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 lettuce leaves
3 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the apples, oranges, pineapple, beets, banana and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the mayonnaise, milk and brown sugar in a small bowl., Drain fruit mixture; spoon onto lettuce-lined plates. Sprinkle with sugar and pecans. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.