How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sweet red apple, peeled,cored,in small cubes, 1 bag green seedless grape, rinse &amp,dried (use as many or as little as you prefer), 1 jar maraschino cherry, pitted,stemmed (use the juice too), 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, and more.

Is Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries suitable as salads?

Yes, Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries Recipe

Name: Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sweet red apple, peeled,cored,in small cubes; 1 bag green seedless grape, rinse &amp,dried (use as many or as little as you prefer); 1 jar maraschino cherry, pitted,stemmed (use the juice too); 1 ½ cups chopped pecans; 3 bananas, peeled,thinly sliced; 1 oranges, peeled,seeded,cut into bite sized pieces or ½ cup drained mandarin orange segments, approximately,cut into small pieces; 1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed; 1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained; 1 bag dried shredded coconut

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries is a must-try. Made with sweet red apple, grape, maraschino cherry and…

This Claire's Holiday Fruit Salad with Cherries relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as chopped pecans and bag dried shredded coconut. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 389 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

1 sweet red apple, peeled,cored,in small cubes
1 bag green seedless grape, rinse &amp,dried (use as many or as little as you prefer)
1 jar maraschino cherry, pitted,stemmed (use the juice too)
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
3 bananas, peeled,thinly sliced
1 oranges, peeled,seeded,cut into bite sized pieces or ½ cup drained mandarin orange segments, approximately,cut into small pieces
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1 (16 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 bag dried shredded coconut

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
389 kcal
Category
Salads

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