Fluffed Fruit Salad

Name: Fluffed Fruit Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 14 servings (1/2 cup each)
Ingredients: 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; Lettuce leaves, optional; 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 14 servings (1/2 cup each)

Test Kitchen Approved

I like this recipe since I can prepare it in advance when entertaining. Even people who don't care for cranberries usually like this treat.—Christine Halandras, Meeker, Colorado

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Lettuce leaves, optional
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Directions

Combine pineapple, cranberry sauce and oranges. Fold in whipped topping and zest. Serve on lettuce if desired. Just before serving, sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 138 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 fat.