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Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

Old Fashioned Fruit Salad: A Sweet Summer Nostalgia Treat

Enjoy a delightful Old Fashioned Fruit Salad, combining summer fruits for a refreshing and nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Mixture
  • 1 cup Strawberries Washed and quartered
  • 1 cup Seedless Grapes Washed and halved
  • 2 units Kiwis Sliced just before serving
  • 1 unit Banana Sliced just before serving
For the Glaze
  • 1 can Canned Cherry Pie Filling Can substitute with blueberry or peach

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash 1 cup of strawberries and 1 cup of seedless grapes under cold running water for about 1-2 minutes. Pat them dry.
  2. Quarter the strawberries and halve the grapes. Slice 2 kiwis and 1 banana just before serving to maintain their freshness.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add all the prepared fruits: quartered strawberries, halved grapes, sliced kiwis, and banana. Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
  4. Carefully add 1 can of cherry pie filling to the bowl. Gently fold the filling into the fruits for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  6. Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe, seasonal fruits. To prevent browning, slice bananas just before serving or toss them in lemon juice.

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