A friend gave us this refreshing recipe, which immediately became a family favorite, especially with my mother and mother-in-law. For many meals, I'll prepare this crisp, colorful dish in place of an ordinary green salad. -Sharon Bielmyer, Holtwood, Pennsylvania
Favorite Apple Salad
Favorite Apple Salad
Prep Time
25 min
Yield
14 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 cups chopped tart apples
- 2 cups green grapes
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside. Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Chill. Stir in mayonnaise. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy seeds and cooked dressing. Fold in the pecans just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 170 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1-1/2 fat.
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