TROPICAL WALDORF SALAD

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Fruit salad in the summer is an easy dessert, snack, or side dish. This version whips together cream cheese and pineapple juice to create a sweet and tangy dressing. With the salty nuts, it's a fantastic combination of flavors. We loved biting into the apple and macadamia nut at the same time. Then in our next bite, we got...

Provided by Nicole Hood

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 juicy red apples
1/2 c macadamia nuts, chopped
2 Tbsp dried cranberries
8 oz pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve 4 Tbsp juice)
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 c shredded coconut
4 oz whipped cream cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Chop 2 large unpeeled red apples into small cubes. Mix with lemon juice to keep from browning.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix together apples, macadamia nuts, pineapple tidbits, coconut, and cranberries.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl, whip together cream cheese and 4 Tbsp pineapple juice.
  • 4. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the fruit and stir until combined.
  • 5. I like to present the Waldorf Salad in 20-25 decorative spoons but you can also use small bowls and serve 8-10 people as a side dish.

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