| Fruit salad is probably one of the easiest and tastiest | | | | FRUIT SALAD WITH CITRUS-CILANTRO DRESSING |
| things in the world to make. Any seven-year old can | | | | 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (or better |
| whip up their salad in no time at all. In fact, for a real | | | | yet, 2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks) |
| bonding time with your kids, you can involve them in | | | | 3 grapefruits, peeled and sectioned |
| the kitchen and have fun whipping up this fabulous | | | | 2 cups sliced strawberries |
| desert. | | | | 1 mango pitted, peeled and sliced |
| This is particularly popular during the summer when | | | | 1/3 cup orange juice |
| fresh fruits abound, however, summer or winter, it | | | | 1/3 cup lime juice |
| doesn't really matter as fruits grow all year round. | | | | 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
| There's really nothing to putting together fruit salad | | | | 2 tablespoons honey |
| rcipes. The secret is really just in picking out the best | | | | 1.Combine pineapple, grapefruit, strawberries and |
| fruits. Below are fantastic fruit salad recipes you can | | | | mango in a large serving bowl; set aside. |
| do in your very own kitchen: | | | | 2.In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, lime juice |
| CRANBERRY APPLE SALAD:* | | | | and cilantro. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for |
| Dressing Ingredients: | | | | 5 minutes. Strain and discard cilantro. Stir in honey. Pour |
| 2/3 cup Sour Cream | | | | over fruit mixture and toss until evenly coated. |
| 1/3 cup mayonnaise | | | | FLUFFY PISTACHIO FRUIT SALAD |
| Salad Ingredients: | | | | 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, not drained |
| 2 medium (2 cups) apples, cubed 1/2 inch | | | | 1 (4-serving size) package instant pistachio pudding mix |
| 2 teaspoons lemon juice | | | | 1 (12-ounce) container non dairy whipped topping, |
| 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries | | | | thawed |
| 1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved | | | | 2 large bananas, sliced |
| 1/2 cup chopped walnuts | | | | 2 cups miniature marshmallows |
| 1 rib (1/2 cup)celery, chopped | | | | 1 (17-ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained |
| 1.Combine sour cream and mayonnaise in small bowl; | | | | 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained |
| set aside. | | | | Pour instant pudding mix into a large mixing bowl. Add |
| 2.Place apples and lemon juice in large bowl; gently | | | | pineapple, and mix well. Mix in nondairy whipped |
| toss. Add all remaining salad ingredients. Add dressing; | | | | topping. Stir in bananas, marshmallows, fruit cocktail, |
| toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour before serving. | | | | and mandarin oranges. |