Moms Mistake Fruit Salad Food

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain fruit and place in mix bowl.
• Stir in marshmallows and sour cream.
• Chill and serve.
• Can add nuts or coconut if desired.

MOM'S WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Combine the walnuts, celery and apples in a separate large bowl. Pour three-quarters of the dressing over the celery-apple mixture and toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes at room temperature, then toss again. Adjust the seasoning as desired. Add the remaining dressing and toss again. Serve at room temperature.

MOM'S SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare fruits and put all together in a large bowl.
• Mix whipping cream with 6 tsp of sugar and 1/4 tsp almond extract.
• Add a couple of tablespoons of cherry juice to make it a pretty pink and give it extra flavor.
• Add marshmallows and whipped cream to fruit and chill until ready to serve.

MOM'S MOLDED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain fruit, mix together and set aside.
• Whip 1/2 pint cream, add 1/2 cup sugar and set aside.
• Beat the cream cheese and add mayonnaise and set aside.
• Dissolve gelatine in lemon juice over hot water, then add to mayonnaise and cheese mixture.
• Add fruit, then fold in whipped cream, marshmallows and nuts.
• Pour into mold or 9X13, and chill until set.

TWENTY FOUR HOUR FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg, lemon juice, butter, sugar and 1 tablespoon of the reserved pineapple juice over low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture becomes thick. Whisk in poppy seeds. Remove from heat and chill.
• Once dressing is cold, fold in whipped cream, pineapple, orange segments, fruit cocktail and marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. Just before serving, mix in the banana.

MOM'S HOLIDAY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• mix all ingredients and refrigerate 5-6 hours before serving.

MOM'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sour cream, sugar, and salt; mix well.
• Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Dip banana pieces into the pineapple juice and place in a bowl. Add cherries, oranges, and the pineapple.
• Add marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture; fold in the fruit mixture. Grease a fluted tube pan with cooking spray and turn the fruit salad out into the pan.
• Cover and freeze salad for at least 8 hours. Unmold and let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes before cutting.

MOM'S FRUIT SALAD WITH COOKED DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the flour & sugar together. Beat eggs until light, and whisk in flour & sugar.
• Drain a can of pineapple tidbits into a 2-cup measure, add the lemon and orange juices, and pour in enough vinegar to make 1-1/4 cups total liquid.
• Add to the egg mixture. Cook in double boiler, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Chill thorougly, then fold in whipped cream.
• Fold into your mixed fruit--you really can use whatever fruit you have on hand. I've added mango, pears, starfruit, kiwi, and I can't remember what all!
• Chill and enjoy!