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Christmas Fruit Salad-A Light & Delicious Addition to Your Holiday Table or Work or Church Potluck

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Christmas Fruit Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, Christmas Fruit Salad is a festive dish often served during holiday gatherings. It symbolizes abundance and joy, featuring a colorful array of seasonal fruits that celebrate the season's bounty. In modern times, this salad has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in many cultures during the holiday season.

MexicanMXside
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups mini marshmallows
20 oz can pineapple tidbits
11 oz can mandarin oranges
2 cups green grapes
1 heaping cup sliced maraschino cherries
1 cup pecan pieces
3 tablespoons lemon juice

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Toasted almonds add crunch and healthy fats.

1

Crack 3 eggs and separate the yolks using a separator.

2

In a small saucepan, combine the egg yolks, 3 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

3

Cook the mixture over low to medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, then remove from heat and let cool completely.

4

In a mixing bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream until thick and stiff peaks form.

5

Drain the pineapple tidbits and add them to a large mixing bowl along with the mandarin oranges and green grapes.

6

Add the sliced maraschino cherries and pecan pieces to the fruit mixture.

7

Pour in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and gently stir to combine the fruits and distribute the lemon juice.

8

Once the egg mixture has cooled, fold it into the whipped cream along with the 3 cups of mini marshmallows until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Ensalada de Frutas Navideña
Local Name: ensalada de fruta navideña

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