Mother'S Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Mother'S Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large apples, 1 each red, yellow, green; 3 firm bananas; 2 large cans pineapple tidbits; 1 small jar red cherries, drained and cut in half; 1 c. chopped or broken pecan pieces; 1 large lemon, squeezed of all juice; 3 Tbsp. sugar; slight pinch of salt; 1/2 c. mayonnaise, more or less to taste; 1/2 c. grated coconut, canned or frozen

Servings: persons

1
Drain off pineapple juice and save 1/4 cup, adding lemon juice, sugar and salt to this and set aside.
2
Spread pineapple out onto paper towels in a pie plate.
3
Quarter, core and chop apples, leaving peel on, and put into a large bowl; toss with juice (will keep from turning dark) and let stand while you prepare rest of the fruit.
4
Peel and slice bananas into the apple mixture, tossing gently.
5
Drain off excess juice.
6
Using a wooden spoon (won't mash bananas), gently stir all ingredients together.
7
Chill 30 minutes, gently toss again; sprinkle a few pecan pieces and a little coconut on top and serve.

800

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large apples, 1 each red, yellow, green, 3 firm bananas, 2 large cans pineapple tidbits, 1 small jar red cherries, drained and cut in half, and more.

Yes, Mother'S Fruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mother'S Fruit Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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