Christmas fruit salad

Christmas fruit salad

Ingredients/Components

• chopped pecans - 1 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• water - 3 Tbsp
• vinegar - 3 Tbsp
• miniature marshmallows - 3 c
• lemon juice - 3 Tbsp
• whipping cream, whipped - 2 c
• can mandarin oranges, drained - 1 oz
• egg yolks, beaten - 3 item
• can pineapple tidbits, drained - 1 oz
• halves green grapes - 2 c
• jar red maraschino cherries, drained and sliced - 1 oz

How to make christmas fruit salad:

In a large saucepan, combine egg yolks, water, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and reaches 160°. Remove from heat and cool. Fold in whipped cream.

In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Yield: 12 to 14 servings.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pineapple, Tropical fruits.