TEXAS PECAN AMBROSIA SALAD WITH MARGARITA DRESSING

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This awesome salad is loaded with pecans, fruit and cheese and then topped off with a fun margarita dressing. It was originally published in a BH & G Holiday Cooking magazine. Prep time does not includes 30 minute chill time before serving.

Provided by BlueDogLady

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
2 -3 medium bananas, sliced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1 medium orange, peeled, quartered lengthwise, sliced
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and sliced (optional)
1 cup dark cherries, frozen unsweetened pitted, thawed and patted dry
2/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients, except Margarita Dressing, in a large bowl. Chill, covered, up to 1 hour.
  • Margarita Dressing.
  • Stir together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
  • To serve, drizzle salad with Margarita dressing and garnish with lime slices, if desired.

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